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Stanley B. Prusiner

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Explore the timeline of Dr. Stanley B. Prusiner, an influential neurologist and biochemist known for discovering prions. Follow his journey from his early life, through his groundbreaking research, to receiving the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1997. Understand his significant contributions to science and medicine, and how his work has impacted our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.

Born May 28, 1942
Known as Neurologist, Biochemist
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Education
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University of Pennsylvania
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University of California, San Francisco
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