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Curt Richter
American biologist (1894-1988) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 94
Curt Paul Richter was an American biologist, psychobiologist and geneticist who made important contributions in the field of circadian rhythms. Notably, Richter identified the hypothalamus as a "biological pacemaker" involved in sleeping and wakefulness.
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1988Died21 December 19881980Karl Spencer Lashley AwardAward1957APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to PsychologyAward1950Howard Crosby Warren MedalAward1894Born20 February 1894
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In particular, this region suspected by Richter was later identified as the suprachiasmatic nucleus.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1894 to 1988 · aged 94
