The Saga of Albrecht Kossel
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Scientists & Inventors
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Active Era
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#510 in Scientists & Inventors
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Ludwig Karl Martin Leonhard Albrecht Kossel (German pronunciation: [ˈalbʁɛçt ˈkɔsl̩] ; 16 September 1853 – 5 July 1927) was a German biochemist and pioneer in the study of genetics.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1910 for his work in determining the chemical composition of nucleic acids, the genetic substance of biological cells.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1910 for his work in determining the chemical composition of nucleic acids, the genetic substance of biological cells.
