Nobel Laureate John Gurdon, Pioneer in Cloning, Dies at 92
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Nobel Laureate Sir John Gurdon, a pioneering developmental biologist known for his work on nuclear transfer and cellular reprogramming, has passed away at age 92. His research laid the groundwork for advances in stem cell biology, IVF, and genetics, earning him the 2012 Nobel Prize. He was a highly respected scientist, mentor, and leader at the University of Cambridge, leaving a lasting legacy in biomedical research.
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- John Gurdon (1933 – 2025) mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk
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