Kendrew (John Kendrew)

John Kendrew was a renowned British biochemist who pioneered the use of X-ray crystallography to study the structures of large biological molecules like proteins. His work revealed the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within these molecules, helping scientists understand how they function. Kendrew's research on hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in blood, was groundbreaking and earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1962. His contributions significantly advanced molecular biology, allowing for deeper insights into the machinery of life at the atomic level.