Biography · American biochemist

Thomas A. Steitz

1940 · 2018

Years lived
78
Photos
25
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Born

August 23, 1940

Milwaukee, United States

Died

October 9, 2018

Branford, United States

Known for

American biochemist

Thomas A. Steitz (1940–2018) was United States best known for American biochemist.

Thomas Arthur Steitz (August 23, 1940 – October 9, 2018) was an American biochemist and Sterling Professor at Yale University. He won the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering work on the ribosome, revealing its structure and how it functions. His research advanced our understanding of life's molecular machinery and the development of new antibiotics.

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    Thomas A. Steitz died on October 9, 2018 in Branford, United States, at the age of 78.

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    Thomas A. Steitz was born in Milwaukee, United States on August 23, 1940.

  • What is Thomas A. Steitz best known for?

    Thomas A. Steitz is best known for American biochemist.

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    Thomas A. Steitz was 78 years old at the time of death.

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    Thomas A. Steitz was from United States.

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