Birthdate: November 22, 1917
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Hampstead, London, England
Died: May 30, 2012
Andrew Huxley, an English physiologist and biophysicist, conducted pioneering research on nerve impulses and muscle contraction. His collaboration with Alan Hodgkin led to the discovery of the action potential, resulting in the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1963. Huxley’s work on the sliding filament theory transformed our knowledge of muscle mechanics. He held esteemed positions including head of the Department of Physiology at University College London and President of the Royal Society. Huxley received accolades such as the Copley Medal and Order of Merit for his significant contributions to science.
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