How old was Karl Landsteiner when he emigrated?
35
45
55
65
Answer
At the age of 55, Karl Landsteiner, an Austrian biologist and physician, decided to relocate to the United States. This move marked an important chapter in his life and career, as it would lead to his pioneering contributions in the field of immunology, including the discovery of the ABO blood group system and the development of the first successful polio vaccine.
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What year was the Lasker Award established that Landsteiner won posthumously?
Landsteiner worked primarily in which U.S. state?
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