Walter Gilbert is an American biochemist and molecular biologist renowned for his significant contributions to the field of genetics. Born on March 21, 1928, he played a crucial role in the development of techniques for DNA sequencing, which have been foundational for modern genetic research. In 1980, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, along with Fred Sanger, for their work on the sequencing of proteins and nucleic acids.
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