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April 8, 2026Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Charles Weissmann (1931–2025), an outstanding and captivating molecular biologist

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PBPiet BorstThe Netherlands Cancer InstituteRFRichard A. FlavellYale University

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Obituary reveals Charles Weissmann's significant contributions to molecular biology, highlighting his innovative discoveries and mentorship.

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  • The paper aims to commemorate the life and scientific achievements of Charles Weissmann.
  • Provided an overview of his notable discoveries in molecular biology.
  • Highlighted his approach to scientific presentations and mentorship.
  • Reviewed the impact of his work on the field.
  • Detailed his contributions to RNA bacteriophages, targeted mutagenesis, and prions.
  • Acknowledged his pioneering work on RNA bacteriophages and its implications.
  • Noted his role in developing targeted mutagenesis and cloning the first interferon gene.
  • Recognized his contributions to understanding prions and their pathogenic effects.

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Borst et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d5f07d74eaea4b11a79e2bhttps://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2606086123
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