Karl August Folkers
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 Karl August Folkers |
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| Born | September 1, 1906 |
| Died | December 7, 1997 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | American |
| Fields | biochemistry |
| Institutions | Merck |
| Known for | vitamin B-12 |
| Notable awards | Perkin Medal in 1960 Priestley Medal in 1986. |
Karl August Folkers (September 1, 1906 – December 7, 1997) was an American biochemist, working at Merck, and best known for his role in the isolation of vitamin B12. He received the Perkin Medal in 1960 and the Priestley Medal in 1986.
[edit] References
- Shive, William (2002). "Karl August Folkers, September 1, 1906 – December 9, 1997". Biographical memoirs. National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) 81: 100–14. PMID 12661556.
- Olson, R E (September 1, 2001). "Karl August Folkers (1906–1997)". Journal of Nutrition 131 (9): 2227–30. PMID 11533258. http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/full/131/9/2227.
[edit] External links
- Karl August Folkers, biographical memoir by William Shive
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