Birthdate: June 3, 1873
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Frankfurt, Germany
Died: December 25, 1961
Otto Loewi was a well-known German pharmacologist and psychobiologist recognized for his groundbreaking discovery of acetylcholine as an endogenous neurotransmitter. This pivotal finding earned him a shared Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1936 with Sir Henry Dale, a close colleague who was instrumental in inspiring the neurotransmitter experiment. Loewi’s career was marked by important collaborations and research accomplishments, notably during his tenure at University College, London, where he engaged with key figures in the field.
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