Tomas Lindahl (Scientist)

Tomas Lindahl is a Swedish scientist renowned for his pioneering research on DNA stability and repair. His work revealed how DNA, the molecule carrying genetic information, naturally deteriorates over time due to environmental factors. Lindahl discovered the body's intricate systems for repairing this damage, ensuring genetic information remains accurate. His insights have significantly advanced our understanding of aging, cancer, and hereditary diseases. In 2015, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his contributions to understanding DNA repair mechanisms, which are fundamental to biology and medicine.