Carl Friedrich Cori

Carl Friedrich Cori was a pioneering scientist who, along with his wife Gerty Cori, studied how our bodies convert food into energy. They discovered the detailed process of how carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which cells use for fuel. Their work explained the biochemical pathways that power muscles and organs, providing insight into metabolism. In recognition of their contributions, they received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1947. Their research helped lay the foundation for understanding diseases like diabetes and advanced biochemistry as a scientific discipline.