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Jacques Monod - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 09, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Paris, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Jacques Monod's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering discoveries concerning genetic control of enzyme and virus synthesis; 1965 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. |
Intro
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.
Early Life & Background
Jacques Monod was born on February 9, 1910, in Paris, France. He grew up in an intellectually stimulating environment; his father was a painter and his mother was an American from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Monod studied natural sciences at the University of Paris (Sorbonne).
Career Highlights
- Awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1965), shared with François Jacob and André Lwoff for discoveries related to genetic control of enzyme and virus synthesis.
- Developed the operon model, a fundamental concept in molecular biology describing the regulation of gene expression in bacteria.
- Director at the Pasteur Institute in Paris.
- Authored the influential book 'Chance and Necessity' (1970), which discusses the philosophical implications of modern biology.
Trivia
- Monod was a member of the French Resistance during World War II.
- His work helped lay the foundation for the field of molecular biology.
- He was noted for his advocacy of a materialist, scientific view of life.
FAQs
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When was Jacques Monod born?
Jacques Monod was born the 9 February 1910.
Where is Jacques Monod from?
Paris, France.
On His Birth-Day
About February 9th, 1910, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 9th, 1910 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Carmen - Air De La Fleur (Flower Song) by Enrico Caruso
- Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith
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