Birthdate: September 11, 1904
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kraków, Poland
Died: July 19, 1999
Ludwik Gross was a prominent Polish-American virologist renowned for his groundbreaking discovery of two tumor viruses – murine leukemia virus and mouse polyomavirus. His research showcased how these viruses could trigger cancer in laboratory mice, significantly enhancing our comprehension of viral oncogenesis. Gross’s significant contributions to virology have left a lasting impact on cancer research, opening the path for further investigations into the connection between viruses and carcinogenesis. His work remains a source of inspiration and knowledge in the field of virology to this day.
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