About Gisela Mosig
Lived 1930 – 2003 (aged 72). Gisela Mosig was a German virologist, geneticist and molecular biologist, known for Enterobacteria phage T4.
Gisela Mosig (November 29, 1930 – January 12, 2003) was a German-American molecular biologist best known for her work with enterobacteria phage T4. After World War II, the region where she lived became part of East Germany and evolutionary teaching in her high school skewed toward Lysenkoism. Elected Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology (1994)
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Who was Gisela Mosig?
German biologist (1930-2003)
When was Gisela Mosig born?
Gisela Mosig was born on 29 November 1930 in Saxony.
When did Gisela Mosig die?
Gisela Mosig died on 12 January 2003 in Nashville.
What was Gisela Mosig's occupation?
Gisela Mosig was a virologist, geneticist and molecular biologist.
What was Gisela Mosig known for?
Gisela Mosig was known for Enterobacteria phage T4.
What nationality was Gisela Mosig?
Gisela Mosig was German.
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