Joshua Lederberg
American molecular biologist
Died when: 82 years 255 days (992 months)Star Sign: Gemini
Joshua Lederberg, ForMemRS (May 23, 1925 – February 2, 2008) was an American molecular biologist known for his work in microbial genetics, artificial intelligence, and the United States space program.
He was 33 years old when he won the 1958 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering that bacteria can mate and exchange genes (bacterial conjugation).
He shared the prize with Edward Tatum and George Beadle, who won for their work with genetics.In addition to his contributions to biology, Lederberg did extensive research in artificial intelligence.
This included work in the NASA experimental programs seeking life on Mars and the chemistry expert system Dendral.
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