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Robert B. Corey

1897 – 1971

American biochemist

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About Robert B. Corey

Lived 1897 – 1971 (aged 73). Robert B. Corey was an American chemist, biochemist and biophysicist.

Robert B. Corey (August 19, 1897 – April 23, 1971) was an American biochemist, mostly known for his role in discovery of the α-helix and the β-sheet with Linus Pauling. Also working with Pauling was Herman Branson. Their discoveries were remarkably correct, with even the bond lengths being accurate until about 40 years later. The α-helix and β-sheet are two structures that are now known to form the backbones of many proteins.

Academic training A childhood polio survivor, Corey received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and his Ph.D. in chemistry from Cornell University.

The findings of α-helix and β-sheet At Caltech, the trio (Pauling, Corey and Branson) published a series of articles in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

The most revolutionary of the articles in PNAS is the one written on February 28, 1951.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Pittsburgh, Cornell University
Employers
California Institute of Technology
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship
Also known as
Robert B Corey, R. B. Corey, R B Corey, R. Corey, R Corey, Corey
moreCorey R, Corey R., Corey R. B., Corey RB, Robert Corey, Robert Brainard Corey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert B. Corey?

American biochemist (1897–1971)

When was Robert B. Corey born?

Robert B. Corey was born on 19 August 1897 in Springfield.

When did Robert B. Corey die?

Robert B. Corey died on 23 April 1971 in Pasadena.

What was Robert B. Corey's occupation?

Robert B. Corey was a chemist, biochemist and biophysicist.

What nationality was Robert B. Corey?

Robert B. Corey was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert B. Corey

· Wikidata: Q1093895

· DBpedia: Robert B. Corey

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