Born
July 1, 1929
Queens, United States
Died
May 17, 2014
La Jolla, United States
Known for
American biologist
Gerald Edelman (1929–2014) was United States best known for American biologist.
Gerald Maurice Edelman (July 1, 1929 – May 17, 2014) was an American biologist who shared the 1972 Nobel Prize for his work on antibody structure. He later developed groundbreaking theories on brain function and consciousness, linking the immune system's evolution to the brain's development. His research reshaped our understanding of biological complexity.
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Gerald Edelman died on May 17, 2014 in La Jolla, United States, at the age of 84.
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Gerald Edelman was born in Queens, United States on July 1, 1929.
What is Gerald Edelman best known for?
Gerald Edelman is best known for American biologist.
How old was Gerald Edelman when they died?
Gerald Edelman was 84 years old at the time of death.
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Gerald Edelman was from United States.
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