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Joshua Lederberg
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Joshua Lederberg

Scientist · born May 23, 1925 · died 2008

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Joshua Lederberg was an American molecular biologist known for his work in microbial genetics, artificial intelligence, and the United States space program.

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  1. ~33Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine1958
  2. ~64Received the National Medal of Science1989
  3. ~81Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom2006

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