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Peroxisome Discovery

Belgium · Science / Medicine. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1965Date range
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1965

Christian Rene Marie Joseph de Duve1965

Louvain · Science / Medicine

Identifies peroxisomes as organelles containing oxidative enzymes.

Names involved

Christian Rene Marie Joseph de Duve

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