molecular biology

09.05.08

Molecular Biology Pioneer Dies

A Nobel prize winner at 33, Joshua Lederberg's findings were wide-ranging and far-reaching

By Gregory Mone Posted 02.05.2008 at 1:23 pm 0 Comments

Nobel winner Joshua Lederberg, recognized as one of the founders of the field of molecular biology, died this past weekend at the age of 82. Lederberg made key discoveries about gene exchange in bacteria—he basically figured out they can have sex, and dont simply reproduce through cell division.

[ Read Full Story ]

READ MORE ABOUT > gene exchange, Gregory Mone, Joshua Lederberg, molecular biology, nobel prize

Inside the Vertical Farm
Your guide to the automated farming technologies, lab-grown meat, glowing bacteria, and sewage-to-electricity converters that will help vertical farming take off
The Early Adoption Paradox
These companies routinely screw over their earliest customer base; so how come the adopters keep returning?
What's Next For Outdoor Adventurers
Our reporter takes a peek at the upcoming crop of high-tech gear for camping, climbing, kayaking, and such

+ More Photo Galleries

Share your photos in the Pop Sci pool at www.flickr.com!
Current theme: Technology You Love

regarding	user	just commented
PopSci 5-Minute-Project	fermilab	I think the idea of books as
Farming in the Sky	PYRO41	A lot of the methods are
The Future of Mobile Computing	trendsetter	@pic QWERT AWDF??? !n Dust
(Re)Building a Better Town	acme	"You cant solve a problem
The Future of Mobile Computing	solomon	I think the all map related

Search

Search Links

Popular Science

molecular biology