James F. Bonner | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 1, 1910 |
| Died | September 13, 1996 (aged 86) |
| Education | University of Utah (B.A. 1931), California Institute of Technology (Ph.D. 1934) |
| Known for | Devising a better way to collect natural rubber from trees; discovering histones control gene activity |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Molecular biology |
| Institutions | California Institute of Technology |
| Notable students | Ru Chih C. Huang |
James Frederick Bonner (September 1, 1910 – September 13, 1996) was an American molecular biologist, [1] [2] a member of the National Academy of Sciences, [2] notable for discoveries in plant biochemistry.[1][2] Bonner invented a better way to collect natural rubber from trees.[1][2][3] As result of his invention Malaysia nearly doubled its production of natural rubber.[1][2][4] Bonner was instrumental in the invention of a method of mechanical harvesting of oranges.[1][2][3][4] One of his most notable discoveries was finding how histones control gene activity.[5] Bonner was professor and professor emeritus of biology at the California Institute of Technology.[2][4]
- ^ a b c d e National Academies Press:James Frederick Bonner, By Frank B. Salisbury
- ^ a b c d e f g New York Times:James F. Bonner, 86; Studied Gene Regulation,By KAREN FREEMAN, September 19, 1996
- ^ a b Los Angeles Times:James F. Bonner; Improved Citrus Harvesting Methods,September 21, 1996
- ^ a b c "Caltech Obituary: 09/16/96:James Frederick Bonner Dies". Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-20.
- ^ "James Frederick Bonner". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved September 8, 2018.