Sir John Bertrand Gurdon was a British developmental biologist, best known for his pioneering research in Cellular differentiation and nuclear transplantation and cloning.
John Gurdon, English biologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2025)
On October 2, in the year 1933, John Gurdon, English biologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2025). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of October 2, a notable event in this corner of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including John Gurdon. Learn more below.
Key Facts
- This event took place on October 2, 1933 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 12 September 2026.
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