Category: Biology
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phosphate
Phosphate refers to the anionic form of phosphorus, an element found in the periodic table with the chemical symbol P and atomic number 15. Phosphate ions (PO4^3-) are formed by the combination of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms, and they play important roles in various biological, geological, and chemical processes. Here are some…
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Konrad Emil Bloch
Konrad Emil Bloch (1912-2000) was a German-American biochemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1964 for his discoveries concerning the biosynthesis of cholesterol and fatty acids. He was born on January 21, 1912, in Neisse, Germany (now Nysa, Poland), and passed away on October 15, 2000, in Lexington, Massachusetts, USA.…
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Günter Blobel
Günter Blobel (1936-2018) was a German-American cell biologist and biochemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1999 for his significant contributions to our understanding of protein targeting and cellular localization. He was born on May 21, 1936, in Waltersdorf, Germany, and passed away on February 18, 2018, in New York…
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Pieter Bleeker
Pieter Bleeker (1819-1878) was a Dutch physician, naturalist, and ichthyologist known for his significant contributions to the study of fishes and other marine organisms. He was born on July 10, 1819, in Zaandam, Netherlands, and passed away on January 24, 1878, in Leiden, Netherlands. Key Contributions and Achievements: Ichthyological Research: Bleeker conducted extensive research on…
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William Thomas Blanford
William Thomas Blanford (1832-1905) was a British geologist, naturalist, and explorer known for his significant contributions to the fields of geology, meteorology, and zoology. He was born on October 7, 1832, in London, England, and passed away on June 23, 1905. Key Contributions and Achievements: Geological Surveys: Blanford conducted extensive geological surveys in various regions,…
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Frank Nelson Blanchard
Frank Nelson Blanchard (1888-1937) was an American botanist known for his contributions to the study of algae and freshwater plants. He was born on February 22, 1888, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and passed away on March 5, 1937. Key Contributions and Achievements: Research on Freshwater Algae: Blanchard specialized in the study of freshwater algae, particularly the…
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Thomas Blakiston
Thomas Blakiston (1832-1891) was a British naturalist and explorer known for his contributions to the exploration and scientific study of North America and Asia. He was born on December 27, 1832, in Lymington, England, and passed away on October 15, 1891. Key Contributions and Achievements: Exploration of North America: Blakiston joined the British North American…
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Albert Francis Blakeslee
Albert Francis Blakeslee (1874-1954) was an American botanist and geneticist known for his pioneering work in the field of genetics, particularly in the study of inheritance in fungi. He was born on November 9, 1874, in Geneseo, New York, and passed away on November 16, 1954. Key Contributions and Achievements: Genetics of Fungi: Blakeslee conducted…
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Henri Marie Ducrotay de Blainville
Henri Marie Ducrotay de Blainville (1777-1850) was a French anatomist, zoologist, and paleontologist known for his significant contributions to the fields of comparative anatomy, zoology, and paleontology. He was born on December 12, 1777, in Arques-la-Bataille, France, and passed away on May 1, 1850. Key Contributions and Achievements: Comparative Anatomy: Blainville made notable contributions to…
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John Blackwall
John Blackwall (1790-1881) was a British naturalist and arachnologist known for his significant contributions to the study of spiders. He was born on November 10, 1790, in Manchester, England, and passed away on July 11, 1881. Key Contributions and Achievements: Arachnological Research: Blackwall was a self-taught naturalist with a particular interest in spiders (arachnids). He…