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French microbiologist who uncovered the molecular mechanism of the bacterial CRISPR-Cas9 system, a discovery that became the cornerstone of

Jul 1, 2026

American biochemist who co-developed the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology, a revolutionary tool enabling precise, accessible DNA editing.

Jul 1, 2026

American biologist who led a rival private effort to sequence the human genome at record speed, then founded synthetic biology by creating t

Jul 1, 2026

American biologist who, with Francis Crick, discovered the double-helix structure of DNA in 1953, and later led the early Human Genome Proje

Jul 1, 2026

British physicist turned biologist who, with James Watson, discovered the double-helix structure of DNA, one of the 20th century's greatest

Jul 1, 2026

Italian neuroscientist who discovered nerve growth factor from a secret bedroom laboratory while hiding from Nazi persecution, and continued

Jul 1, 2026

American virologist who developed the first effective polio vaccine and refused to patent it, giving it freely to all of humanity.

Jul 1, 2026

American anesthesiologist who created the Apgar score to assess a newborn's health immediately after birth, a simple test still saving infan

Jul 1, 2026

American surgeon who developed large-scale blood plasma preservation techniques and organized the first major blood banks, saving thousands

Jul 1, 2026

Canadian surgeon who led a small team to discover and extract insulin, transforming diabetes from a death sentence into a manageable conditi

Jul 1, 2026

Austrian physician who discovered the major human blood groups, transforming blood transfusion from a lethal gamble into a safe medical proc

Jul 1, 2026

German physician and chemist who conceived the «magic bullet» concept in medicine and developed the first effective chemical treatment for s

Jul 1, 2026