Karl August Folkers

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Karl August Folkers
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Karl August Folkers
Born (1906-09-01)September 1, 1906
Died December 7, 1997(1997-12-07) (aged 91)
Nationality American
Fields biochemistry
Institutions Merck
Known for vitamin B-12
Notable awards Perkin Medal in 1960
Priestley Medal in 1986.

Karl August Folkers (September 1, 1906 – December 7, 1997) was an American biochemist, working at Merck, and best known for his role in the isolation of vitamin B12. He received the Perkin Medal in 1960 and the Priestley Medal in 1986.

References

  • Shive, William (2002). "Karl August Folkers, September 1, 1906 – December 9, 1997". Biographical memoirs. National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) 81: 100–14. PMID 12661556. 
  • Olson, R E (September 1, 2001). "Karl August Folkers (1906–1997)". Journal of Nutrition 131 (9): 2227–30. PMID 11533258. 

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