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What university awarded Nirenberg the Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize?

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  • Columbia University

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Columbia University bestowed the Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize upon Marshall Nirenberg in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to genetics. Nirenberg's research elucidated the genetic code, revealing how DNA sequences translate into amino acid sequences in proteins. This discovery revolutionized our understanding of gene expression and laid the foundation for advancements in molecular biology and biotechnology.
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