Birthdate: November 29, 1907
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Pisa, Italy
Died: September 25, 1999
Guido Pontecorvo, a renowned geneticist of Italian descent, made groundbreaking contributions to the field of genetics. Despite facing adversity due to his Jewish heritage, he sought refuge in Britain where he continued his pioneering work. Pontecorvo’s achievements were acknowledged with prestigious fellowships from both the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Royal Society. His significant contributions to genetics have had a lasting impact on the field, and he is honored through the Pontecorvo Building at the University of Glasgow and the annual Pontecorvo Award.
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