What year did Nirenberg become a member of the National Academy of Sciences?
1967
1972
1964
1975
Answer
In 1967, Marshall Nirenberg was elected to the National Academy of Sciences. This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding contributions to scientific research. Nirenberg's groundbreaking work in genetics, particularly his discovery of the genetic code, earned him this recognition.
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