Joshua Lederberg

American molecular biologist (1925–2008).

Born May 23rd, 1925 in Montclair. [ref]

Died February 2nd, 2008 at 82 years old in New York City (pneumonia). [ref]

Occupations
artificial intelligence researcher, computer scientist, geneticist, microbiologist, molecular biologist, physician, university teacher, zoologist
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Death commences too early – almost before you’re half-acquainted with life – you meet the other. Tennessee Williams