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Science & Medicine

Richard Lewontin

Who

Richard Lewontin · Science & Medicine

What

Evolutionary geneticist who pioneered the use of molecular methods to measure genetic variation.

When

1929, New York City, United States — 2021, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Richard Lewontin is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Evolutionary geneticist who pioneered the use of molecular methods to measure genetic variation.

How & why

Lewontin was an evolutionary geneticist who pioneered the use of molecular techniques (gel electrophoresis) to measure the extent of genetic variation within natural populations, transforming population genetics. He was born in New York City to a Jewish family and spent much of his career at Harvard University.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biology

Contributions & Sources

Evolutionary geneticist who pioneered the use of molecular methods to measure genetic variation.

1929

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biology