William E. Castle
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William Ernest Castle (October 25, 1867 – June 3, 1962) was an early American geneticist.
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William E. Castle | |
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Born | (1867-10-25)October 25, 1867 Ohio, USA |
Died | June 3, 1962(1962-06-03) (aged 94) |
Education | Denison University, Harvard University |
Known for | Anticipation of the Hardy–Weinberg law; use of Drosophila melanogaster for genetic studies |
Spouse | Clara Sears Bosworth |
Children | Three sons, including William B. Castle |
Awards | Kimber Genetics Award of the National Academy of Sciences |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Genetics of mammals (especially the guinea pig) and insects (Drosophila melanogaster) |
Institutions | University of Wisconsin–Madison, Knox College, Harvard University, University of California, Berkeley |
Notable students | Sewall Wright, William Curtis Farabee |
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