Alfred Hershey
American bacteriologist
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About Alfred Hershey
The name of the man that won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1969, Alfred Day Hershey, was known in the world of scientific research. His contribution was the revelation that DNA, not protein, contained the genetic material in bacteriophage, based on data from the renowned "blender experiment" with Martha Chase in 1952.
Growing Up
The scientist was born to Robert Day Hershey and Alma Wilbur Hershey. He earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Michigan State University in 1930 and his Ph.D. in bacteriology from Washington University in St. Louis shortly after.
Career
He began undertaking bacteriophage studies with Italian-American Salvador Luria. He discovered that two distinct strains of bacteriophage infected the same bacteria. In 1950, he relocated to New York with his research colleague Martha Chase to join the Carnegie Institution of Washington's Department of Genetics, where they performed the famous Hershey-Chase experiment in 1952.
Personal life
The scientist was married Harriet Hershey till his death in 1997, and he was survived by a child.
Achievements
He was appointed director of the Carnegie Institution in 1962. He was a founding member of the World Cultural Council in 1981.
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F.A.Q. about Alfred Hershey
When is his birthday?
Alfred Hershey's birthday is on December 4, 1908.
In how many days is his birthday?
Alfred's birthday is in 222 days
How old was Alfred when he died?
He was 88 years old.
When did he die?
He died in May 22, 1997.
How old would he be today?
Alfred Hershey would be 115 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Alfred from?
He was born in Hasings,Minnesota, U.S..