Howard Temin
Howard Temin was an American virologist who, along with Renato Dulbecco and David Baltimore, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1975 for his groundbreaking research on oncogenic viruses and the mechanisms by which they transform normal cells into cancerous ones. His work on reverse transcriptase, the enzyme that enables the conversion of RNA into DNA, has been pivotal in understanding retroviruses, including HIV. Temin was known for his contributions to molecular biology and cancer research, and he served as a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His legacy includes significant advancements in both basic research and its applications in medicine.
Born on Dec 10, 1934 (90 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Greece | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 7,784 | $190,000 | 142$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,423,054 | 7,784 | $190,000 | 142$ |
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Howard Temin shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1975 with David Baltimore and Renato Dulbecco.
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