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J. Heinrich Matthaei

German biochemist

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born: 1929
died: 2025
age at death: 96
known for: biochemist, chemist, university teacher

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who j. heinrich matthaei is

Johannes (Johann) Heinrich Matthaei was a German biochemist. He is best known for his unique contribution to solving and providing a way to decode the genetic code on 15 May 1961.

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