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Which scientist investigated the role of nerve junctions in memory and learning?
Which scientist investigated the role of nerve junctions in memory and learning?
What did Mario J. Molina and Sherwood Rowland demonstrate regarding CFCs?
What did Mario J. Molina and Sherwood Rowland demonstrate regarding CFCs?
What technique did Donna Strickland develop that significantly advanced laser technology?
What technique did Donna Strickland develop that significantly advanced laser technology?
Which scientist's work led to potential advancements in anticancer drug development through telomerase research?
Which scientist's work led to potential advancements in anticancer drug development through telomerase research?
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Which of the following contributions is associated with Lap-Chee Tsui?
Which of the following contributions is associated with Lap-Chee Tsui?
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What field is Eric Kandel primarily associated with?
What field is Eric Kandel primarily associated with?
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For what achievement was Peter Higgs awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics?
For what achievement was Peter Higgs awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics?
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What was a significant aspect of Mae Carol Jemison's career?
What was a significant aspect of Mae Carol Jemison's career?
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Study Notes
Peter Higgs
- Born in Newcastle, England in 1929
- Studied physics at King's College London
- Began working at the University of Edinburgh in 1960
- Developed a theory explaining the origin of mass in elementary particles
- Proposed the Higgs field, a field permeating space
- Predicted the Higgs boson, a particle associated with this field
- Supported the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) project
- Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2012 (shared with François Englert)
Eric Kandel
- Born in Vienna in 1929
- Fled to the US due to anti-Semitism
- Interested in the cellular basis of behavior
- Studied medicine at New York University, graduating in 1956
- Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2000 (shared with others) for his work on synapses' role in memory and learning
- Conducted investigations on sea slugs to clarify memory processes
Mario J. Molina
- Born in Mexico City in 1943
- Studied chemical engineering
- In 1974, with Sherwood Rowland, showed that CFCs damage the ozone layer
- Their work led to banning CFCs, earning them a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1995
Lap-Chee Tsui
- Born in Shanghai, moved to Canada in 1977
- Jointly identified the genetic fault causing cystic fibrosis
- His work led to new treatment options
Mae Carol Jemison
- First African American woman in space
- Traveled into orbit in 1992 on the space shuttle Endeavour
- Graduated from medical school in 1981
- Served as a medical officer with the Peace Corps
Donna Strickland
- Canadian optical physicist
- Developed chirped pulse amplification (CPA) technique
- Awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics (2018) for her work
Carol Greider
- American molecular biologist
- Focused on telomeres and telomerase
- Found that inhibiting telomerase in cancer cells slows tumor growth, potentially leading to anticancer drug development
- Awarded a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2009) with Elizabeth Blackburn and Jack W. Szostak
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Explore the achievements and contributions of remarkable scientists like Peter Higgs, Eric Kandel, and Mario J. Molina. This quiz delves into their groundbreaking work and the significance of their Nobel Prize-winning research. Test your knowledge on their life events and scientific discoveries!
