Paul Boyer

Paul Boyer was an American biochemist renowned for his research on cellular energy production. He co-developed the chemiosmotic theory, which explains how cells generate energy through the movement of ions across mitochondrial membranes during respiration. This discovery was fundamental in understanding how cells produce ATP, the energy currency of life. Boyer’s work earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1997, shared with Paul L. Modrich and John E. Walker. His contributions significantly advanced our knowledge of cellular processes, impacting medicine, biology, and understanding of diseases related to energy metabolism.