Historical Milestones in Genetics
Birth of Sewall Wright (1889)
American geneticist Sewall Wright was born in 1889. He is renowned for his contributions to population genetics, a discipline that examines genetic variation within and among populations.
Birth of Hermann Joseph Muller (1890)
In 1890, American geneticist and educator Hermann Joseph Muller was born. He is recognized for his significant research on the effects of radiation on genetics and mutations.
Death of Louis Washkansky (1967)
In 1967, Louis Washkansky passed away in South Africa. He made history as the first individual to receive a heart transplant, although he died 18 days following the procedure.