Fredrich Sanger

Frederick Sanger was a renowned British biochemist known for his groundbreaking work in genetics. He developed methods to accurately read the sequences of DNA, the molecule carrying genetic information. His technique, called DNA sequencing, allowed scientists to understand the precise order of building blocks in DNA strands. This innovation greatly advanced genetics, leading to major discoveries including the Human Genome Project. Sanger received two Nobel Prizes in Chemistry—once in 1958 for his work on amino acids and proteins, and again in 1980 for his DNA sequencing methods. His contributions fundamentally transformed biological and medical research.