About Élie Wollman
Lived 1917 – 2008 (aged 90). Élie Wollman was a French geneticist, french resistance fighter and physician, known for Bacterial conjugation and Plasmid.
Élie Léo Wollman (July 4, 1917 – June 1, 2008) was a French microbial geneticist who first described plasmids (what he termed "episomes"), and served as vice director of research for the Pasteur Institute for twenty years.
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Who was Élie Wollman?
French microbial geneticist
When was Élie Wollman born?
Élie Wollman was born on 4 July 1917 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Élie Wollman die?
Élie Wollman died on 1 June 2008 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Élie Wollman's occupation?
Élie Wollman was a geneticist, french resistance fighter and physician.
What was Élie Wollman known for?
Élie Wollman was known for Bacterial conjugation and Plasmid.
What nationality was Élie Wollman?
Élie Wollman was French.
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