John Derek Smith FRS was a notable British molecular biologist who significantly contributed to key discoveries at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. With expertise in nucleic acids prior to 1953, Smith worked extensively on the biochemistry of viruses. He served various prestigious institutions, received numerous accolades, and mentored doctoral students. His long-term partnership with artist Rosemary Myers and his impactful work left a lasting legacy in molecular biology before his death in 2003.
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Meaning of the name - John
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Place of Birth: Southampton, England
Place of Death: Cambridge
Educated At: Clare College, Cambridge | University of California, Berkeley | California Institute of Technology
Occupation: molecular biologist | biologist
Spouses: Ruth Aney
Employers: Agricultural Research Council Virus Research Unit | LMB, Cambridge
Awards Received: Fellow of the Royal Society
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 8, 2024 |
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| Sun | 16 Sagittarius 22 | 17 Sagittarius 6 | 27 Pisces 35 |
| Moon | 17 Taurus 57 | 17 Pisces 59 | 10 Capricorn 37 |
| Mercury | 7 Capricorn 2 | 10 Sagittarius 58 | 10 Aries 4 |
| Venus | 13 Scorpio 47 | 1 Aquarius 40 | 18 Pisces 18 |
| Mars | 23 Pisces 41 | 6 Leo 9 | 26 Taurus 35 |
| Jupiter | 27 Sagittarius 40 | 16 Gemini 8 | 18 Capricorn 16 |
| Saturn | 10 Scorpio 23 | 13 Pisces 6 | 14 Scorpio 23 |
| Uranus | 17 Pisces 39 | 24 Taurus 23 | 21 Pisces 49 |
| Neptune | 22 Leo 32 | 27 Pisces 7 | 20 Leo 16 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 0 | 0 Aquarius 24 | 11 Cancer 25 |
| Rahu | 16 Leo 52 | 2 Aries 43 | 11 Leo 34 |
| Ketu | 16 Aquarius 52 | 2 Libra 43 | 11 Aquarius 34 |
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