Emile Zuckerkandl
Austrian-French biologist (1922–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the anatomist and surgeon, see Emil Zuckerkandl.
Émile Zuckerkandl (July 4, 1922 – November 9, 2013) was an Austrian-born French biologist considered one of the founders of the field of molecular evolution.[1] He introduced, with Linus Pauling, the concept of the "molecular clock", which enabled the neutral theory of molecular evolution.
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Émile Zuckerkandl | |
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Born | (1922-07-04)4 July 1922 |
Died | 9 November 2013(2013-11-09) (aged 91) |
Known for | Molecular clock |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Molecular Biology |
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