Ludwig Delbrück

Ludwig Delbrück was a German-American biologist and biophysicist known for his pioneering work in understanding genetics and molecular biology. He contributed significantly to the study of how genetic mutations occur and how DNA replicates, helping to explain the fundamental processes of life at a molecular level. His research helped establish bacteria as models for studying genetic principles, which influenced the development of modern genetics and molecular biology. Delbrück shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1969 for his contributions to understanding genetic theory, shaping our knowledge of heredity and the molecular basis of life.