Ellsworth Dougherty
American botanist (1921–1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ellsworth C. Dougherty (July 21, 1921 – 1965) was a biologist who was first to study the nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans in the laboratory, with Victor Nigon, in the 1940s.[1][2][3] He did most of his studies and medical work in California.
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Ellsworth Dougherty | |
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Born | July 21, 1921 (1921-07-21) |
Died | 1965(1965-00-00) (aged 43–44) |
Occupation | Biologist |
Awards | Guggenheim Fellowship |
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