Birthdate: November 30, 1938
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Valdés, Spain
Died: November 7, 2019
Margarita Salas Falgueras was a prominent Spanish scientist specializing in biochemistry and molecular genetics. She played a crucial role in developing molecular biology in Spain and held a prestigious position as an honorary associate professor. Salas was known for her discovery of the bacterial virus Φ29 DNA polymerase, a significant patent in her field. Throughout her career, she published over 200 scientific articles, advised numerous doctoral students, and advocated for women and feminism in the scientific community.
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