Birthdate: April 10, 1887
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died: September 21, 1971
Bernardo Alberto Houssay, an Argentine physiologist, conducted pioneering research on the impact of pituitary hormones on glucose regulation in animals. His studies significantly advanced the understanding of how hormones control metabolism. In 1947, Houssay’s remarkable contributions to science were acknowledged with the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, marking him as the first Latin American to receive this esteemed award in the scientific realm. His research continues to influence the fields of endocrinology and metabolism.
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