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| Karl August Folkers | |
 Karl August Folkers
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| Born | September 1, 1906 |
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| Died | December 7, 1997 |
| 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 B-12. 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 (Sep 2001). "Karl August Folkers (1906-1997)". J. Nutr. 131 (9): 2227–30. PMID 11533258.
External links
- Karl August Folkers, biographical memoir by William Shive
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