Carl Neuberg
German biochemist (1877-1956) · Germany · On the map · Academics · Died at 78
Carl Alexander Neuberg was an early pioneer in biochemistry, and he has sometimes been referred to as the "father of modern biochemistry".
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1956Died30 May 19561922Emil Fischer MedalAwardFresenius PrizeAward1919Adolf-von-Baeyer Gold MedalAward1877Born29 July 1877
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His notable contribution to science includes the discovery of the carboxylase and the elucidation of alcoholic fermentation which he showed to be a process of successive enzymatic steps, an understanding that became crucial as to how metabolic pathways would be investigated by later researchers.
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Germany
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1877 to 1956 · aged 78
