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= Thomas A. Steitz
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Thomas A. Steitz (1937–2018) was an American biochemist and molecular biologist renowned for his work on the structure and function of ribosomes, the molecular machines that synthesize proteins in cells. His research provided crucial insights into the mechanisms of protein synthesis, which has significant implications for understanding cellular biology and the development of antibiotics.