Max F. Perutz (biochemist)

Max F. Perutz was a pioneering biochemist and molecular biologist known for deciphering the structure of hemoglobin, the protein responsible for transporting oxygen in blood. His work revealed how hemoglobin's shape changes to release oxygen in tissues and pick it up in the lungs, providing fundamental insights into how our bodies deliver oxygen. Using advanced X-ray crystallography, he unraveled the detailed 3D arrangement of atoms within hemoglobin, contributing significantly to understanding blood function and diseases like sickle cell anemia. His discoveries helped lay the groundwork for modern molecular biology and medical research.