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William Cumming Rose

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American biochemist (1887-1985)

United StatesScientistsLived 1887 to 1985 · aged 98
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William Cumming Rose was an American biochemist and nutritionist. He discovered the amino acid threonine, and his research determined the necessity for essential amino acids in the diet and the minimum daily requirements of all amino acids for optimal growth.

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Awards 3

1966National Medal of Science
1952Willard Gibbs Award
Guggenheim Fellowship

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1985 · aged 98
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