André Michel Lwoff

André Michel Lwoff was a French scientist known for his pioneering work in microbiology and biophysics. He investigated how viruses and bacteria interact, particularly focusing on the genetic mechanisms that control these interactions. Lwoff's research helped to advance our understanding of how living organisms resist infection and adapt to their environments. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1965 for his contributions, which have had a lasting impact on fields like genetics, microbiology, and medical biophysics, ultimately influencing the development of treatments for various diseases.