Scientists born on February 9

Take a focused look at the scientists born on February 9. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1910 Jacques Monod

  Jacques Monod was a renowned French biochemist who is best known for his pioneering work in molecular biology, particularly in gene regulation and enzyme synthesis. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1965. [bio]