Richard Wurtman
Richard Wurtman · Science & Medicine
Neuroscientist who elucidated melatonin's role in sleep and diet's effect on brain chemistry.
1936, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA — 2022, USA
United States
Richard Wurtman is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Neuroscientist who elucidated melatonin's role in sleep and diet's effect on brain chemistry.
Richard Wurtman was an MIT neuroscientist whose research on the pineal gland showed that the hormone melatonin regulates sleep, and who pioneered the study of how diet and nutrients affect brain chemistry. His work led to melatonin's clinical use as a sleep aid. He is listed among Jewish scientists by the Jinfo compilation.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biology
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Neuroscientist who elucidated melatonin's role in sleep and diet's effect on brain chemistry.
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biology
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