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A Swiss microbiologist, Werner Arber is known for his discovery of restriction enzymes, which allowed for advances in molecular biology and the development of genetic engineering.
Born June 3, 1929 (age 96)
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Werner Arber is a Swiss microbiologist born on June 3, 1929. He is known for his discovery of restriction enzymes, which are proteins that cut DNA at specific sequences. This work laid the foundation for molecular cloning and genetic engineering. Arber studied at the University of Geneva and conducted research at several institutions, including the University of Geneva, the University of Southern California, and the University of Basel, where he served as a professor. In the 1960s and 1970s, he characterized restriction and modification systems in bacteria, demonstrating how restriction enzymes could be used as tools for cutting and analyzing DNA. In 1978, Arber shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Daniel Nathans and Hamilton Smith for discoveries concerning restriction endonucleases and their application to molecular genetics. He served as director of the Molecular Biology Division at the University of Basel for many years and remained active in research and scientific leadership throughout his career.
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- June 3, 1929, Gränichen
- Known for
- Biologist, Geneticist, Physician, University teacher
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