Roderick MacKinnon is an American biophysicist, primarily known for his work on the structure and function of ion channels, which are essential for the electrical signaling in cells. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2003, along with Peter Agre, for discoveries concerning channels in cell membranes. His research has provided significant insights into how ion channels operate and how they contribute to various physiological processes, making it instrumental in understanding cellular function and signaling.
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