Born
May 23, 1925
Montclair, United States
Died
February 2, 2008
New York City, United States
Known for
American molecular biologist
Joshua Lederberg (1925–2008) was United States best known for American molecular biologist.
Joshua Lederberg (May 23, 1925 – February 2, 2008) was an American molecular biologist from Montclair, New Jersey. He won the 1958 Nobel Prize for discovering that bacteria can mate and exchange genes, laying foundational work for microbial genetics. Lederberg's wide-ranging intellect also significantly contributed to artificial intelligence and space biology, shaping humanity's understanding of life on Earth and potentially beyond.
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Joshua Lederberg died on February 2, 2008 in New York City, United States, at the age of 82.
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Joshua Lederberg was born in Montclair, United States on May 23, 1925.
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Joshua Lederberg is best known for American molecular biologist.
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Joshua Lederberg was 82 years old at the time of death.
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