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.

Later life

Beginning in the 1950s, Chargaff became increasingly outspoken about the failings of the field of molecular biology, claiming that molecular biology was "running riot and doing things that can never be justified."

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After his retirement to professor emeritus in 1974, Chargaff moved his lab to Roosevelt Hospital, where he continued to work until 1992.

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1974 - Roosevelt Hospital - 1992

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