Arnold L. Demain (1927-2020) was a prominent American microbiologist known for his extensive contributions to industrial microbiology over a 60-year career. He was a professor at MIT and founded the Department of Fermentation Microbiology at Merck. Celebrated as a leading figure in the field, he pioneered research in biosynthetic pathways for penicillins and cephalosporins, contributing significantly to the beta-lactam industry. With over 500 publications and 21 patents, his work emphasized the link between fundamental research and industrial application.
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Meaning of the name - Arnold
eagle power, rule of the eagle
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Place of Birth: Williamsburg
Cause of Death: COVID-19
Educated At: Michigan State University
Occupation: microbiologist
Employers: MIT | Merck & Co.
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Ephemeris for April 26, 1927
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 26, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 26, 2024 |
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| Sun | 5 Taurus 28 | 6 Taurus 57 | 8 Leo 26 |
| Moon | 28 Aquarius 27 | 8 Sagittarius 10 | 24 Virgo 11 |
| Mercury | 13 Aries 10 | 16 Aries 2 | 21 Cancer 58 |
| Venus | 11 Gemini 45 | 26 Aries 35 | 19 Virgo 8 |
| Mars | 5 Cancer 39 | 26 Pisces 58 | 4 Virgo 37 |
| Jupiter | 22 Pisces 46 | 23 Taurus 7 | 3 Aries 21 |
| Saturn | 6 Sagittarius 54 | 16 Pisces 11 | 1 Sagittarius 30 |
| Uranus | 1 Aries 24 | 22 Taurus 10 | 3 Aries 12 |
| Neptune | 24 Leo 13 | 28 Pisces 48 | 26 Leo 2 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 57 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 16 Cancer 5 |
| Rahu | 0 Cancer 51 | 14 Aries 41 | 25 Gemini 42 |
| Ketu | 0 Capricorn 51 | 14 Libra 41 | 25 Sagittarius 42 |
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