Scientists born on September 6

Take a focused look at the scientists born on September 6. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1906 Luis Leloir

  Luis Leloir was an Argentine biochemist best known for his groundbreaking research on sugar nucleotides, which played a significant role in understanding carbohydrate metabolism. In 1970, he became the first Spanish-speaking scientist to receive the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery of sugar nucleotides and their role in the biosynthesis of carbohydrates. [bio]