Herschel L. Roman
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Herschel Lewis Roman (September 29, 1914[1] ā July 2, 1989) was a geneticist famous for popularizing the use of yeast in genetic research.[2]
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Herschel Lewis Roman | |
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Born | (1914-09-29)September 29, 1914 Szumsk, Poland |
Died | July 2, 1989(1989-07-02) (aged 74) |
Nationality (legal) | Polish |
Alma mater | University of Missouri |
Known for | Popularizing the use of yeast in genetic research |
Awards | Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal (1985) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Genetics |
Institutions | University of Washington |
Doctoral advisor | Lewis Stadler |
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