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Robert E. Kingston

Robert E. Kingston is a renowned American scientist specializing in molecular biology and genetics. He is best known for his research on how cells control gene activity and how these processes influence development and disease. Kingston is a professor at Harvard Medical School and has contributed significantly to understanding chromatin, the complex of DNA and proteins that helps organize genetic information in cells. His work advances knowledge of how genes are turned on and off, which is crucial for developing therapies for various diseases, including cancer.