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Antonio Lazcano

b. 1950

Mexican Evolutionary Biologist (born 1950)

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Born 1950. Antonio Lazcano is a Mexican biologist, university teacher and researcher, known for Abiogenesis.

Antonio Eusebio Lazcano Araujo Reyes (born 1950) is a Mexican biology researcher and professor of the School of Sciences at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City. He has studied the origin and early evolution of life for more than 35 years.

Lazcano pursued his undergraduate and graduate studies focused on the study of prebiotic evolution and the emergence of life. He has been professor-in-residence or visiting scientist in France, Spain, Cuba, Switzerland, Russia, and the United States.

He served as president of the International Society for the Study of the Origin of Life, for two terms, and is also the first Latin American scientist to occupy this position. A great honor, for Alexander Oparin, Stanley L. Miller and J. William Schopf, were also presidents of ISSOL.

Lazcano has devoted considerable efforts to promote scientific journalism and teaching. He also promotes the study of evolutionary biology and the origins of life, all over the world.

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Important facts

Born
1950, Tijuana
Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Abiogenesis
Education
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Positions held
Professor emeritus
Employers
National Autonomous University of Mexico, Facultad de Ciencias, UNAM
Awards
Honorary doctor of the University of Valencia
Also known as
Antonio Eusebio Lazcano Araujo Reyes

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Antonio Lazcano?

Mexican Evolutionary Biologist (born 1950)

When was Antonio Lazcano born?

Antonio Lazcano was born in 1950 in Tijuana.

What is Antonio Lazcano's occupation?

Antonio Lazcano is a biologist, university teacher and researcher.

What is Antonio Lazcano known for?

Antonio Lazcano is known for Abiogenesis.

What nationality is Antonio Lazcano?

Antonio Lazcano is Mexican.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Antonio Lazcano

Β· Wikidata: Q602805

Β· DBpedia: Antonio Lazcano

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