Polio Virus Isolated!
On January 10, 1947 . . .
Dr. Hubert Loring and assistant Dr. Carlton Schwerdt had a breakthrough in their research of the polio virus at Stanford. . .
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Meet Mary Claire-King
On December 21, 1990 . . .
Dr. Mary-Claire King first discovered that a gene on chromosome 17(BRCA1) was linked to inherited cancer, including ovarian and breast cancer. The article was published by Science on December 21, 1990.
Dr. Mary-Claire King first discovered that a gene on chromosome 17(BRCA1) was linked to inherited cancer, including ovarian and breast cancer. The article was published by Science on December 21, 1990.
Happy Birthday Susumu Tonegawa!
Dr. Tonegawa is a molecular biologist best known for his early work in the field of immunology. In 1987 he was the sole recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for Physiology and Medicine for discovering the genetic mechanism that produces antibody diversity.
Meet Rita Levi-Montalcini!
Introducing the latest edition to Scientific Journeys - Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini!
On August, 10, 1987 . . .
We celebrate the creation of a chemically stable form of acetylsalicylic acid . . . which would lead to aspirin.