Charles Yanofsky

Charles Yanofsky (1925-) is a leading American geneticist.

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1925 - Geneticist

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Born in New York, Yanofsky studied at the City College of New York and at Yale University.

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New York - Yale University

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In 1964, Yanofsky and colleagues established that gene sequences and protein sequences are colinear: changes in DNA sequence can produce changes in protein sequence at corresponding positions. His work has revealed how controlled alterations in RNA structure allow RNA to serve as a regulatory molecule in both bacterial and animal cells.

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1964 - Gene - Protein - DNA sequence - RNA

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Yanofsky was elected a foreign member of the Royal Society in 1985 and was one of the recipients of the 2003 National Medal of Science awards.

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Royal Society - 1985 - National Medal of Science

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