Birthdate: August 23, 1931
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Hamilton Othanel Smith is a distinguished American microbiologist and Nobel laureate renowned for his pioneering contributions to molecular biology. He was instrumental in the co-discovery of the first type II restriction enzyme, HindII, in 1970, which significantly advanced genetic engineering. Smith’s research also led to the identification of DNA methylases and important contributions to genomics, including sequencing the first bacterial genome. Throughout his career, Smith has been actively involved in genome sequencing projects and currently leads research teams in the areas of synthetic biology and biofuel production, highlighting his lasting influence in the field.
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