Birthdate: October 21, 1877
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada
Died: February 20, 1955
Oswald Theodore Avery Jr. was a distinguished physician and medical researcher recognized for his pioneering work in molecular biology and immunochemistry. He is best known for his pivotal 1944 experiment with Colin MacLeod and Maclyn McCarty, which confirmed DNA as the substance of genes and chromosomes. Although nominated for the Nobel Prize multiple times, Avery did not receive the award. His enduring impact is honored by a lunar crater named after him, commemorating his significant contributions to the scientific community.
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