Erwin Chargaff

Erwin Chargaff (August 11, 1905 – June 20, 2002) was an Austrian biochemist. Through careful experimentation, Chargaff discovered two rules that helped lead to the discovery of the double helical structure of DNA.

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August 11 - 1905 - June 20 - 2002 - Austria - Biochemist - Rules - Double helical - DNA

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Chargaff had one son, Thomas, with his wife Vera Broido, who he married in 1928. Chargaff became an American citizen in 1940.

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1928 - Citizen

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