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John Postlethwait

b. 1944

American biologist

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About John Postlethwait

Born 1944. John Postlethwait is an American teacher.

John H. Postlethwait is a professor of biology and author at University of Oregon.

Education In 1966, Postlethwait graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in biology and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He completed predoctoral work in development genetics at University of California, Irvine in 1970.

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Born
1944
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Case Western Reserve University, Purdue University
Employers
University of Oregon
Awards
George W. Beadle Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Postlethwait?

American biologist

When was John Postlethwait born?

John Postlethwait was born in 1944.

What is John Postlethwait's occupation?

John Postlethwait is a teacher.

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John Postlethwait is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Postlethwait

· Wikidata: Q47541586

· DBpedia: John Postlethwait

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