Loewi / Otto / Nobel 1936
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Loewi / Otto / Nobel 1936
OTTO LOEWI American pharmacologist, born in Germany
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1873 1961 Born Nobel Otto Pince Spotty 1936 Pharmacologist
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In this historic photograph, Nobel laureate Otto Loewi (1873-1961) is seen in a thoughtful pose, holding a pipe in one hand and adjusting his glasses with the other. The image, taken in 1936, captures Loewi in the prime of his career as a pioneering pharmacologist, having recently been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of the chemical transmission of nerve impulses. Born in Germany in 1873, Loewi grew up in a Jewish family and studied medicine at the University of Vienna. He later moved to the United States, where he spent the majority of his professional life at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The photograph showcases Loewi's distinguished appearance, with his grey hair, spotted suit, and prominent pince-nez glasses. His intense gaze and furrowed brow suggest a deep concentration on his work, which revolutionized the field of pharmacology and earned him a place in the annals of scientific history. Loewi's groundbreaking research on the chemical transmission of nerve impulses challenged the prevailing belief that nerve impulses were purely electrical in nature. Through a series of ingenious experiments using the frog's heart, he demonstrated that acetylcholine, a chemical substance, was the transmitter of the nerve impulse. This discovery laid the foundation for the development of modern pharmacology and neuroscience. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of Loewi's significant contributions to science and his enduring legacy in the world of pharmacology and neuroscience. It also underscores the importance of curiosity, determination, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge, qualities that continue to inspire generations of scientists and researchers.
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