Carol Greider

Quick Facts

Full Name	Carol Greider
Occupation	Biologist
Date Of Birth	Apr 15, 1961(1961-04-15)
Age	63
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Aries

Carol Greider Biography

Carol Greider is one of the most popular and richest Biologist who was born on April 15, 1961 in California, United States. A molecular biologist best known for discovering the enzyme Telomerase in 1984. For her discovery that telomerase prevents progressive shortening of telomeres, she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 2009.

She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, just like Like James Watson before her she received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine..

Charles and Gwendolyn are her two children.

Carol Greider Net Worth

Carol Greider is one of the richest Biologist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Carol Greider 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was born in Davis, California.

She was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2003 and the National Academy of Sciences in 2003.

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Who is Carol Greider Dating?

According to our records, Carol Greider married to Nathaniel C. Comfort. As of December 1, 2023, Carol Greider’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Carol Ranked on the list of most popular Biologist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Carol Greider celebrates birthday on April 15 of every year.

What is Carol W Greider known for?

Greider pioneered research on the structure of telomeres, the ends of the chromosomes. She was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, along with Blackburn and Jack W. Szostak, for their discovery that telomeres are protected from progressive shortening by the enzyme telomerase.

What is Carol Grieder recognized for discovering in Tetrahymena?

She discovered telomerase, an enzyme that is key to the ageing process and the growth of cancer cells , and has major implications for medical research. Born in 1961 to two scientists, Carol Greider struggled at West Davis (California) Elementary School.

Which of the following Nobel Laureates are dyslexic?

Nobel Prize Winner Carol Greider – Dyslexia | Dyslexic Advantage.

Do Normal cells have telomerase?

Telomerase is silent in the vast majority of human tissues and is only expressed in a small number of normal cell types such as dividing male germ- line spermatocytes and a subset of proliferating somatic adult progenitor cells [4].

Is Tetrahymena prokaryotic or eukaryotic?

Tetrahymena are unicellular, ciliated eukaryotes that live in fresh water over a wide range of conditions.