Born
December 5, 1896
Prague, Czech Republic
Died
October 20, 1984
Cambridge, United States
Known for
Czech Nobel prize laureate and scientist
Carl Ferdinand Cori (1896–1984) was Czech Republic best known for Czech Nobel prize laureate and scientist.
Carl Ferdinand Cori (December 5, 1896 – October 20, 1984) was an Austrian-American biochemist and pharmacologist. With his wife Gerty Cori, he shared the 1947 Nobel Prize for discovering how the body metabolizes glucose and glycogen for energy. Their work, including the Cori cycle, significantly advanced carbohydrate metabolism research.
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When did Carl Ferdinand Cori die?
Carl Ferdinand Cori died on October 20, 1984 in Cambridge, United States, at the age of 87.
Where was Carl Ferdinand Cori born?
Carl Ferdinand Cori was born in Prague, Czech Republic on December 5, 1896.
What is Carl Ferdinand Cori best known for?
Carl Ferdinand Cori is best known for Czech Nobel prize laureate and scientist.
How old was Carl Ferdinand Cori when they died?
Carl Ferdinand Cori was 87 years old at the time of death.
What nationality was Carl Ferdinand Cori?
Carl Ferdinand Cori was from Czech Republic.
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