Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Ulf Svante von Euler Biography and Timeline

Follow Ulf Svante von Euler through 8 dated historical records for Sweden.

Ulf Svante von Euler, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

8Distinct records
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1931–1970Years on this page

1931

Neuropeptide Research

Physiologist and Pharmacologist · London · Science / Medicine

Begins research on a signaling molecule involved in pain and inflammation.

Substance P Discovery

Physiologist and Pharmacologist · London · Science / Medicine

Discovers a biologically active substance later known as Substance P.

1935

Bioactive Lipid Research

Physiologist and Pharmacologist · Stockholm · Science / Medicine

Introduces the term prostaglandin for a new group of signaling compounds.

Prostaglandin Discovery

Physiologist and Pharmacologist · Stockholm · Science / Medicine

Identifies a biologically active substance in human seminal fluid.

1946

Noradrenaline Identified

Physiologist and Pharmacologist · Stockholm · Science / Medicine

Identifies noradrenaline as a chemical transmitter in sympathetic nerves.

Sympathetic Neurotransmitter

Physiologist and Pharmacologist · Stockholm · Science / Medicine

Clarifies how the sympathetic nervous system communicates with target organs.

1970

Neurotransmitter Storage Research

Physiologist and Pharmacologist · Stockholm · Science / Medicine

Receives recognition for work on noradrenaline storage and release.

Nobel Prize in Medicine

Physiologist and Pharmacologist · Stockholm · Science / Medicine

Shares the medicine prize for discoveries concerning nerve transmitters.

Records, sources and methodology

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