Notable Births and Deaths in Science
Mary-Dell Chilton: Pioneer in Genetic Engineering
In 1939, American chemist and inventor Mary-Dell Chilton was born. She is recognized for her groundbreaking work in developing the first genetically modified plant utilizing Agrobacterium Ti plasmid DNA alongside her colleagues.
William Howard Stein: Contributions to Biochemistry
In 1980, the American biochemist William Howard Stein passed away. His research significantly contributed to the understanding of amino acids and the ribonuclease protein, which plays a crucial role in degrading RNA into smaller fragments.