Thomas Morgan

Thomas Morgan, often referred to as Thomas Hunt Morgan, was an American geneticist in the early 20th century who made significant contributions to the field of genetics. He is best known for his groundbreaking work with fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster), which provided vital evidence supporting the chromosome theory of inheritance. Morgan's experiments helped establish that genes are located on chromosomes, leading to the understanding of how traits are passed from parents to offspring. His research earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1933, and he is considered a key figure in the development of modern genetics.