Karl von Slyke

Karl von Slyke was a pioneering chemist known for his work in biochemistry and the study of fats and lipids. He researched how fats are stored and broken down in the body, improving understanding of nutrition and metabolism. His contributions helped develop analytical methods to identify and measure different types of fats, which are important for health and disease. Slyke’s work laid foundational knowledge in biochemistry, influencing nutritional science and medical research related to lipid metabolism.