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Laurence “Larry” Kedes, Molecular Geneticist, Dies at 83
In addition to isolating the first protein-coding gene from a eukaryote, Kedes furthered scientists’ understanding of actin genes and also laid the foundations for modern DNA databases such as GenBank.
Laurence “Larry” Kedes, Molecular Geneticist, Dies at 83
Laurence “Larry” Kedes, Molecular Geneticist, Dies at 83

In addition to isolating the first protein-coding gene from a eukaryote, Kedes furthered scientists’ understanding of actin genes and also laid the foundations for modern DNA databases such as GenBank.

In addition to isolating the first protein-coding gene from a eukaryote, Kedes furthered scientists’ understanding of actin genes and also laid the foundations for modern DNA databases such as GenBank.

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Mary Jeanne Kreek, Methadone Developer, Dies at 84
Asher Jones | Mar 31, 2021 | 2 min read
A physician and neurobiologist at the Rockefeller University who specialized in addiction research, Kreek was best known for her work on developing the treatment for heroin addiction.
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Those We Lost in 2020
Amanda Heidt | Dec 18, 2020 | 7 min read
The scientific community bid farewell to researchers who furthered the fields of molecular biology, virology, sleep science, and immunology, among others.
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Molecular Biologist Jeff McKnight Dies at 36
Amanda Heidt | Oct 8, 2020 | 3 min read
The University of Oregon scientist studied the structure and function of chromatin, with the intent of designing new therapeutic tools.
Gene Splicing Pioneer Dale Kaiser Dies
Ashley Yeager | Jun 29, 2020 | 5 min read
Working with a virus that infects bacteria, the Stanford University biochemist and developmental biologist helped to develop a way to stitch DNA together, a discovery that gave rise to genetic engineering.
Stanley Falkow, Father of Molecular Microbial Pathogenesis, Dies
Catherine Offord | May 9, 2018 | 3 min read
The microbiologist was known for his work on bacterial antibiotic resistance and infectious disease.
Two-time Nobel Laureate Dies
Abby Olena, PhD | Nov 20, 2013 | 2 min read
Frederick Sanger, who pioneered amino acid and DNA sequencing techniques, has passed away at age 95.
Baruj Benacerraf Dies
Edyta Zielinska | Aug 3, 2011 | 3 min read
The Nobel Prize winner who discovered the gene that encodes the major histocompatibility complex passes away at age 90.
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