Joshua Lederberg
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(b.) -1925 May 23(d.)2008 February 02
Bio/Description
He was an American molecular biologist known for his work in genetics, artificial intelligence, and space exploration. He was just 33 years old when he won the 1958 Nobel for Physiology or Medicine for discovering that bacteria can mate and exchange genes. He shared the prize with Edward L. Tatum and George Beadle who won for their work with genetics.
In addition to his contributions to biology, Lederberg did extensive research in artificial intelligence. This included work in the NASA experimental programs seeking life on Mars and the chemistry expert system Dendral.
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Date of Birth:
1925 May 23 -
Date of Death:
2008 February 02 -
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Male -
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American molecular biologist known for his work in genetics, artificial intelligence, and space exploration -
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