David Rittenberg

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David Rittenberg
Born November 11, 1906(1906-11-11)
Died January 24, 1970 (aged 63)
Nationality American
Fields Biochemistry

David Rittenberg (November 11, 1906January 24, 1970) was a U.S. biochemist who pioneered the radioactive tagging of molecules, enabling detailed studies of metabolism. These studies resulted in a change in the prevailing scientific dogma, from a static, 'wear and tear' view of metabolic processes, to a dynamic theory in which constant and rapid build up and degradation of body constituents takes place.

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NAME Rittenberg, David
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SHORT DESCRIPTION American Biochemist
DATE OF BIRTH November 11, 1906
PLACE OF BIRTH
DATE OF DEATH January 24, 1970
PLACE OF DEATH