Daniel Nathans
1928 – 1999

Daniel Nathans

American microbiologist

molecular biologistmicrobiologistbiochemistphysiologist
Born
1928-10-30, Wilmington
Died
1999-11-16
Birthplace state
Delaware

Biography

Daniel Nathans was born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 30, 1928, and worked as a microbiologist and molecular biologist. He shared the 1978 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Hamilton Smith and Werner Arber for the discovery of restriction enzymes and their application in restriction mapping. He died on November 16, 1999.

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Daniel Nathans is recorded as a molecular biologist, a microbiologist, a biochemist and a physiologist, born in Delaware (1928–1999).

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Frequently asked about Daniel Nathans

Who was Daniel Nathans?
Daniel Nathans was American microbiologist, born in Delaware (1928 – 1999).
When and where was Daniel Nathans born?
Daniel Nathans was born on 1928-10-30 in Wilmington.
When did Daniel Nathans die?
Daniel died on 1999-11-16.
What was Daniel Nathans known for?
Daniel Nathans is recorded as a molecular biologist, a microbiologist, a biochemist and a physiologist.
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