Robert L. Letsinger
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Robert Lewis Letsinger (July 31, 1921 – May 26, 2014) was an American biochemist and was a professor of chemistry at Northwestern University. He was best known for his research and development of chemical synthesis of DNA.[1]
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Robert L. Letsinger | |
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Born | (1921-07-31)July 31, 1921 |
Died | May 26, 2014(2014-05-26) (aged 92) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Known for | DNA Synthesis |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Biochemistry |
Institutions | Northwestern University |
Doctoral advisor | Avery Morton |
Doctoral students | Marvin H. Caruthers, Kelvin Ogilvie |
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