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Ulf Svante von Euler Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ulf Svante von Euler, based on 8 World History Database records associated with Sweden.

8 records1931–19708 events2 places

Chronological biography

1931

Neuropeptide Research1931
Science / Medicine · Physiologist and Pharmacologist · London

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

Substance P Discovery1931
Science / Medicine · Physiologist and Pharmacologist · London

Discovers a biologically active substance later known as Substance P.

1935

Bioactive Lipid Research1935
Science / Medicine · Physiologist and Pharmacologist · Stockholm

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

Prostaglandin Discovery1935
Science / Medicine · Physiologist and Pharmacologist · Stockholm

Identifies a biologically active substance in human seminal fluid.

1946

Noradrenaline Identified1946
Science / Medicine · Physiologist and Pharmacologist · Stockholm

Identifies noradrenaline as a chemical transmitter in sympathetic nerves.

Sympathetic Neurotransmitter1946
Science / Medicine · Physiologist and Pharmacologist · Stockholm

Clarifies how the sympathetic nervous system communicates with target organs.

1970

Neurotransmitter Storage Research10 December 1970
Science / Medicine · Physiologist and Pharmacologist · Stockholm

Receives recognition for work on noradrenaline storage and release.

Nobel Prize in Medicine10 December 1970
Science / Medicine · Physiologist and Pharmacologist · Stockholm

Shares the medicine prize for discoveries concerning nerve transmitters.

Titles and roles

Physiologist and Pharmacologist

Record provenance

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