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American biochemist whose research provided the first clue to the 'code' through which RNA (and, ultimately, DNA) control the production of specific types of protein in the living cell. Born 1927

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Marshall W. Nirenberg Features information on the repository for his papers held at the National Library of Medicine. Includes a selection of papers available in digital format. www.profiles.nlm.nih.gov/JJ

Marshall W. Nirenberg Features a short biography and his contributions to the deciphering the genetic code. Includes bibliography. www.calstatela.edu/faculty/nthomas/nirenber.htm