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Also Known As Roger Yonchien Tsien
Born February 1, 1952 • New York City • New York
Died August 24, 2016 (aged 64) • Eugene • Oregon
Awards And Honors Nobel Prize (2008)
Subjects Of Study green fluorescent protein

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