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Jens C. Skou

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Explore the life and achievements of Jens C. Skou, the Danish scientist known for discovering the sodium-potassium pump, a vital mechanism in cell biology. Follow his journey from early education to winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1997 and his lasting impact on biochemistry.

Born October 8, 1918
Known as Biophysicist
Lemvig, Denmark
Education
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University of Copenhagen
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