Birthdate: October 2, 1967
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Beirut, Lebanon
Ardem Patapoutian, a distinguished molecular biologist and neuroscientist, is renowned for his groundbreaking research on identifying and understanding the PIEZO1, PIEZO2, and TRPM8 receptors responsible for detecting pressure, menthol, and temperature. As a distinguished neuroscience professor and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator at Scripps Research in California, Patapoutian has made significant contributions to the field. In 2021, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his exceptional work, shared with David Julius.
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