John Tileston Edsall
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John Tileston Edsall (3 November 1902 – 12 June 2002) was a protein scientist, who contributed significantly to the understanding of the hydrophobic interaction. He was an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences,[1] the United States National Academy of Sciences,[2] and the American Philosophical Society.[3]
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John Tileston Edsall | |
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Born | (1902-11-03)November 3, 1902 Philadelphia |
Died | June 12, 2002(2002-06-12) (aged 99) Cambridge, Massachusetts |
Education | Harvard University |
Known for | Hydrophobic interaction |
Spouse | Margaret Dunham |
Children | 3 sons |
Awards | National Academy of Sciences, Willard Gibbs Award |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Protein chemistry |
Institutions | Harvard University |
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