What is Elizabeth Blackburn's nationality?
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Australian-American Elizabeth Blackburn is a molecular biologist and Nobel laureate. She was born in Tasmania, Australia, but later became a naturalized U.S. citizen. Blackburn's research has focused on telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, and the enzyme telomerase, which maintains telomeres. Her work has implications for understanding aging, cancer, and other diseases.
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