Pioneering Human Genetics

Pioneering Human Genetics (HMLRF)

Location: Madison, WI 53706 Dane County
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Country: United States of America
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N 43° 4.437', W 89° 24.605'

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While a University of Wisconsin genetics professor from 1960 to 1988, Oliver Smithies pioneered the targeted genetic modification of mouse embryonic stem cells. This discovery led to the development of "knockout" mice, which became an indispensable tool for studying the function of mammalian genes and understanding the root causes of human diseases. His earlier invention of gel electrophoresis also led to numerous molecular biology discoveries, including the sequencing of the human genome. Smithies shared the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine.

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HM NumberHMLRF
Series This marker is part of the University of Wisconsin series
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Year Placed2001
Placed ByUW Foundation
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Date Added Sunday, October 26th, 2014 at 6:32am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 303789 N 4771846
Decimal Degrees43.07395000, -89.41008333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 43° 4.437', W 89° 24.605'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds43° 4' 26.22" N, 89° 24' 36.30" W
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Area Code(s)608
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 425 Henry Mall, Madison WI 53706, US
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