Severo Ochoa

Severo Ochoa was a Spanish-American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1959. He is best known for his work on the mechanisms of nucleic acid synthesis, specifically the discovery of how RNA is synthesized in cells. Ochoa's research helped clarify how genetic information is transferred within living organisms, which is fundamental to understanding biology, genetics, and molecular medicine. His contributions laid the groundwork for advances in genetic research, including the development of biotechnology and genetic engineering, which have significant implications in medicine, agriculture, and more.