Birthdate: April 21, 1920
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: June 15, 2008
Arthur W. Galston was an American plant physiologist and bioethicist renowned for his pioneering work on plant hormones and phototropism. He identified riboflavin and other flavins as photoreceptor proteins that influence plant bending towards light, revolutionizing existing scientific beliefs. Galston’s discovery of the defoliating properties of TIBA, a component later used in Agent Orange, transformed him into a prominent bioethicist. His strong ethical stance played a pivotal role in persuading President Nixon to cease the use of Agent Orange, underscoring his dedication to ethical scientific principles.
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