Biography · American biochemist

Robert W. Holley

1922 · 1993

Years lived
71
Photos
18
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Born

January 28, 1922

Urbana, United States

Died

February 11, 1993

Los Gatos, United States

Known for

American biochemist

Robert W. Holley (1922–1993) was United States best known for American biochemist.

Robert William Holley (January 28, 1922 – February 11, 1993) was an American biochemist. He shared the 1968 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for describing the structure of alanine transfer RNA. His work was crucial in understanding how DNA links to protein synthesis, a fundamental biological process.

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  • When did Robert W. Holley die?

    Robert W. Holley died on February 11, 1993 in Los Gatos, United States, at the age of 71.

  • Where was Robert W. Holley born?

    Robert W. Holley was born in Urbana, United States on January 28, 1922.

  • What is Robert W. Holley best known for?

    Robert W. Holley is best known for American biochemist.

  • How old was Robert W. Holley when they died?

    Robert W. Holley was 71 years old at the time of death.

  • What nationality was Robert W. Holley?

    Robert W. Holley was from United States.

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