John Zachary Young
English zoologist and neurophysiologist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Zachary Young FRS[1] (18 March 1907 – 4 July 1997), generally known as "JZ" or "JZY", was an English zoologist and neurophysiologist, described as "one of the most influential biologists of the 20th century".[2]
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Born | (1907-03-18)18 March 1907 |
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Died | (1997-07-04)4 July 1997 (Age 90) |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | Magdalen College, University of Oxford |
Known for | Research on the giant axon of the squid |
Awards | Royal Medal (1967) Linnean Medal (1973) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Zoology, Anatomy, Physiology |
Institutions | University College London, University of Oxford |
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