Mark Ptashne is an American molecular biologist and university professor. He is known for his contributions to the field of molecular biology, particularly in understanding gene regulation and the mechanisms of how viruses interact with host cells.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 164 days away.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Mark
warrior, Mars, the god of war
Read Full Mark Name AnalysisJune 5, 1940 Facts
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Mark Ptashne belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Educated At: Reed College | Harvard University
Occupation: molecular biologist | collector | business executive | university teacher
Employers: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Harvard University
Awards Received: Massry Prize | Guggenheim Fellowship | Canada Gairdner International Award | Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research | NAS Award in Molecular Biology | Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. Prize | Grand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer | Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for June 5, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 5, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for June 5, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14 Gemini 51 | 15 Gemini 31 | 5 Virgo 12 |
| Moon | 10 Gemini 53 | 4 Gemini 52 | 5 Cancer 26 |
| Mercury | 1 Cancer 26 | 4 Gemini 48 | 28 Leo 31 |
| Venus | 13 Cancer 17 | 15 Gemini 48 | 19 Cancer 35 |
| Mars | 12 Cancer 17 | 27 Aries 25 | 5 Virgo 45 |
| Jupiter | 4 Taurus 25 | 2 Gemini 30 | 15 Taurus 30 |
| Saturn | 9 Taurus 40 | 18 Pisces 52 | 14 Taurus 58 |
| Uranus | 23 Taurus 22 | 24 Taurus 28 | 26 Taurus 9 |
| Neptune | 22 Virgo 44 | 29 Pisces 44 | 24 Virgo 30 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 12 | 1 Aquarius 50 | 3 Leo 24 |
| Rahu | 17 Libra 15 | 12 Aries 34 | 12 Libra 48 |
| Ketu | 17 Aries 15 | 12 Libra 34 | 12 Aries 48 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Mark Ptashne's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2024 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 10 April, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 19 July, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 August, 2024 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 18 August, 2024 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 07 September, 2024 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 07 October, 2024 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 26 November, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 16 December, 2024
