Sydney Brenner
1927 – 2019 South Africa
biologistbiotechnologistgeneticistuniversity teacher
Who was Sydney Brenner?
Molecular biologist who won the 2002 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering how genes control organ development and programmed cell death. His research using nematode worms revolutionized understanding of genetic development.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Sydney Brenner (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine | 2002 | for their discoveries concerning genetic regulation of organ development and programmed cell death |
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