John M. Olson
American biophysicist and pioneer researcher in photosynthesis
About John M. Olson
Lived 1929 – 2017 (aged 87). John M. Olson was an American biophysicist, known for FMO complex.
John M. Olson (September 18, 1929 – July 2, 2017) was an American biophysicist and pioneer researcher in photosynthesis, especially light harvesting complex of green sulfur bacteria.
In 1962 Olson was the first to discover and characterize pigment-protein complex of green sulfur bacteria (Chlorobiota), which was later named after him as Fenna–Matthews–Olson complex. In 1980s he intensively studied bacteriochlorophyll self-assembly in chlorosomes of green sulfur and green non-sulfur bacteria.
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Who was John M. Olson?
American biophysicist and pioneer researcher in photosynthesis (1929-2017)
When was John M. Olson born?
John M. Olson was born on 18 September 1929 in Niagara Falls.
When did John M. Olson die?
John M. Olson died on 2 July 2017 in Easthampton.
What was John M. Olson's occupation?
John M. Olson was a biophysicist.
What was John M. Olson known for?
John M. Olson was known for FMO complex.
What nationality was John M. Olson?
John M. Olson was American.
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· DBpedia: John M. Olson (biophysicist)
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