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Bernard Pullman

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Bernard Pullman · Science & Medicine

What

Quantum chemist known for quantum studies of biological molecules

When

1919, Włocławek, Poland — 1996, Paris, France

Where

Poland · France

Biography

Bernard Pullman is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Quantum chemist known for quantum studies of biological molecules

How & why

Pullman was a Polish-born French theoretical chemist who pioneered the application of quantum mechanics to biological molecules, working with his wife Alberte to elucidate the electronic structure of nucleic acids, proteins and drugs. Their quantum biochemistry helped explain how molecular structure governs biological function. He was of Polish Jewish origin.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry

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Quantum chemist known for quantum studies of biological molecules

1919

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry