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Robert W. Holley

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Explore the timeline of Robert W. Holley, a pioneering biochemist renowned for his groundbreaking work in molecular biology, most notably the sequencing of the alanine transfer RNA which earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1968. Follow his journey from early life, through his academic and research achievements, to his lasting impact on the field of biochemistry.

Born January 28, 1922
Known as Biochemist
Urbana, Illinois, United States
Education
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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