Giuseppe Attardi

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Giuseppe Attardi (September 14, 1923 – April 5, 2008) was an American molecular biologist of Italian origin, a professor at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. He made pioneering studies on the human mitochondrial structure and function.[1][2][3]

He received the Gairdner Foundation International Award in 1998 for his contributions to medical science.[4]

He was a member of the United States National Academy of Sciences from 1984.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Thomas H. Maugh II, "Giuseppe Attardi, 84; Caltech geneticist linked mitochondrial DNA and aging" – Los Angeles Times (April 10, 2008) (Retrieved on May 24, 2008)
  2. ^ "Geneticist Guiseppe Attardi dead at 84" – Political Gateway (Retrieved on May 24, 2008)
  3. ^ Jeremy Pearce, "Giuseppe Attardi Is Dead at 84; Studied Cells for Clues to Aging" – Aarp Bulletin (Retrieved on May 24, 2008)
  4. ^ "Giuseppe Attardi" – The Gairdner Foundation (Retrieved on May 24, 2008)


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