Thomas Hunt Morgan

Thomas Hunt Morgan was an American biologist who significantly advanced the understanding of genetics in the early 20th century. He is best known for his experiments with fruit flies, which helped demonstrate that genes are located on chromosomes. His work provided crucial evidence for the chromosomal theory of inheritance, showing how traits are passed from parents to offspring. Morgan's research laid the groundwork for modern genetics and earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1933. His findings have had a profound impact on biology, influencing fields such as heredity, evolution, and genetic engineering.