Description: (British Virologist and Biochemist Known for Crystallization of Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus)
Norman Wingate Pirie was a distinguished British biochemist and virologist recognized for his pioneering work in molecular biology. He, along with Frederick Bawden, played a key role in science by successfully crystallizing a virus with their isolation of the tomato bushy stunt virus in 1936. This breakthrough significantly advanced the understanding of nucleic acids, particularly DNA and RNA. Pirie's research and discoveries continue to influence the fields of virology and molecular biology.