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Paul Gyorgy

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Hungarian American biochemist, nutritionist, and pediatrician (1893-1976)

United StatesAcademicsLived 1893 to 1976 · aged 82
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Paul György (April 7, 1893 - March 1, 1976) was a Hungarian-born American biochemist, nutritionist, and pediatrician best known for his discovery of three B vitamins: riboflavin, B6, and biotin.

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1975National Medal of Science
1968John Howland Award

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Paul György (April 7, 1893 - March 1, 1976) was a Hungarian-born American biochemist, nutritionist, and pediatrician best known for his discovery of three B vitamins: riboflavin, B6, and biotin. Gyorgy was also well known for his research into the protective factors of human breast milk, particularly for his discoveries of Lactobacillus bifidus growth factor activity in human milk and its anti-staphylococcal properties. He was a recipient of the National Medal of Science in 1975 from President Gerald Ford.

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United States
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Lived 1893 to 1976 · aged 82
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