Karl August Folkers

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Karl August Folkers
Karl August Folkers
Karl August Folkers
Born September 1, 1906
Died December 7, 1997
Nationality American
Fields biochemistry
Institutions Merck
Known for vitamin B-12
Notable awards Perkin Medal in 1960
Priestley Medal in 1986.

Karl August Folkers (September 1, 1906 – December 7, 1997) was an American biochemist, working at Merck, and best known for his role in the isolation of vitamin B-12. He received the Perkin Medal in 1960 and the Priestley Medal in 1986.

[edit] References

  • Shive, William (2002). "Karl August Folkers, September 1, 1906 - December 9, 1997". Biographical memoirs. National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) 81: 100–14. PMID 12661556. 
  • Olson, R E (Sep 2001). "Karl August Folkers (1906-1997)". J. Nutr. 131 (9): 2227–30. PMID 11533258. 

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