Birth of Martin Rodbell
December 1, 1925
American biochemist and molecular endocrinologist Martin Rodbell was born on this date. He is renowned for his significant contributions to the field of biochemistry, particularly for his co-discovery of G-proteins. These proteins play a crucial role in transmitting signals from external stimuli to the interior of the cell. For his groundbreaking work, Rodbell was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1994.