Description: (Biochemist)
Wendell Meredith Stanley was a distinguished American biochemist and virologist known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of science. His pioneering research on isolating and crystallizing viruses, notably the tobacco mosaic virus, laid the groundwork for virology studies. In recognition of his achievements, Stanley was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1946. His extensive work on virus structure and function has left a lasting legacy in the field of biochemistry.