Who did Sidney Altman share the Nobel Prize with in 1989?
Thomas R. Cech
Walter Gilbert
Richard J. Roberts
Kary B. Mullis
Answer
The 1989 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was shared by Sidney Altman and Thomas R. Cech for their discovery of catalytic properties of RNA. Their groundbreaking research challenged the traditional view that only proteins can act as enzymes, expanding our understanding of the versatility and complexity of RNA molecules within biological systems.
Sidney Altman: A Journey Through Molecular Biology" or "The Legacy of Sidney Altman: Exploring the Frontiers of Molecular Biology
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