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Joshua Lederberg

Lederberg in 2010 Joshua Lederberg (May 23, 1925 – February 2, 2008) was an American molecular biologist known for his work in microbial genetics, artificial intelligence, and the United States space program. He was 33 years old when he won the 1958 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering that bacteria can mate and exchange genes (bacterial conjugation). He shared the prize with Edward Tatum and George Beadle, who won for their work with genetics.

In addition to his contributions to biology, Lederberg did extensive research in artificial intelligence. This included work in the NASA experimental programs seeking life on Mars and the chemistry expert system Dendral. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Antimicrobial Resistance : Issues and Options. by Harrison, Polly F.

    Published 1998
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    Orphans and Incentives : Developing Technology to Address Emerging Infections. by Harrison, Polly F.

    Published 1997
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    Emerging infectious diseases from the global to the local perspective : a summary of a workshop of the Forum on Emerging Infections

    Published 2001
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    Microbial evolution and co-adaptation : a tribute to the life and scientific legacies of Joshua Lederberg : workshop summary

    Published 2009
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    Public Health Systems and Emerging Infections : Assessing the Capabilities of the Public and Private Sectors. by Davis, Johnathan R.

    Published 2000
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    The emergence of zoonotic diseases : understanding the impact on animal and human health : workshop summary

    Published 2002
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    Emerging infections : microbial threats to health in the United States

    Published 1992
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    Considerations for viral disease eradication : lessons learned and future strategies : workshop summary

    Published 2002
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    Microbial threats to health : emergence, detection, and response

    Published 2003
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