Lasker∼Koshland to genetics pioneer.

Author
David Botstein
Publication Year
2014

Type

Journal Article
Abstract

The 2014 Lasker∼Koshland Special Achievement Award will be presented to Mary-Claire King, a pioneer and visionary who revolutionized the use of genetics to identify disease genes, provide insights into human evolution, and champion human rights causes.

Keywords
Animals, Female, Humans, Disease, History, 20th Century, United States, Biological Evolution, Awards and Prizes, Genetics, Medical, Human Rights
Journal
Cell
Volume
158
Issue
6
Pages
1230-2
Date Published
09/2014
Alternate Journal
Cell