born 1922
Walter Gilbert is an American biochemist and molecular biologist, best known for his pioneering work in the field of DNA sequencing. Born on March 21, 1928, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1980, along with Frederick Sanger, for developing methods that have significantly advanced genetic research and biotechnology. In addition to his scientific contributions, Gilbert has served as a professor at Harvard University and has been involved in various ventures in the biotechnology industry.