George Snell is recognised for research into genetically controlled tissue rejection. Through experiments with mice, he defined histocompatibility genes that determine whether grafted tissue is accepted or attacked by the recipient's immune system.
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George Davis Snell
Nobel Prize history for George Davis Snell based on the award records stored in the World History Database.
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1 distinct award entry or entries in the World History Database.
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