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Swedish biochemist and Nobel laureate

Arne Wilhelm Kaurin Tiselius (10 August 1902 – 29 October 1971) was a Swedish biochemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1948 for his research on electrophoresis and adsorption analysis, particularly for his discoveries concerning the complex nature of the serum proteins.

Early life and education

Arne Tiselius was born in Stockholm, Sweden, and moved to Gothenburg with his family at a young age. He showed an early interest in science and pursued his studies at the University of Uppsala, where he was influenced by the work of Theodor Svedberg, a prominent chemist and Nobel laureate. Tiselius completed his Ph.D. in 1930, focusing on the electrophoretic analysis of proteins.

Career and research

Tiselius's career was marked by his pioneering work in the field of biochemistry, particularly in the development of methods for the separation and analysis of complex mixtures of proteins. His most notable contribution was the development of the Tiselius apparatus, an advanced form of electrophoresis that allowed for the separation of proteins based on their charge and size.

Electrophoresis

Electrophoresis is a technique used to separate charged molecules in a fluid using an electric field. Tiselius's innovations in this area provided a powerful tool for the analysis of biological molecules, which was crucial for the advancement of biochemistry and molecular biology. His work laid the foundation for many modern techniques used in laboratories around the world today.

Adsorption analysis

In addition to his work on electrophoresis, Tiselius also made significant contributions to the field of adsorption analysis. This involves studying how molecules adhere to surfaces, which is important for understanding various biochemical processes. His research in this area helped to elucidate the behavior of proteins and other macromolecules in biological systems.

Nobel Prize

In 1948, Arne Tiselius was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on electrophoresis and adsorption analysis. The Nobel Committee recognized his work as a major advancement in the understanding of the complex nature of serum proteins, which are essential components of blood plasma.

Later life and legacy

Tiselius continued to be active in the scientific community throughout his life. He served as a professor at the University of Uppsala and was involved in various scientific organizations. His contributions to biochemistry have had a lasting impact, influencing generations of scientists and researchers.

Related pages

Gallery

Arne Tiselius in his laboratory

Arne Tiselius in his laboratory

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-{{jpg-image}}'''Arne Tiselius''' (10 August 1902 – 29 October 1971) was a Swedish [[biochemist]] who was awarded the [[Nobel Prize in Chemistry]] in 1948 for his research on electrophoresis and adsorption analysis, especially for his discoveries concerning the complex nature of the serum proteins.
+{{short description|Swedish biochemist and Nobel laureate}}
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-==Early Life and Education==
+'''Arne Wilhelm Kaurin Tiselius''' (10 August 1902 – 29 October 1971) was a Swedish biochemist who was awarded the [[Nobel Prize in Chemistry]] in 1948 for his research on [[electrophoresis]] and adsorption analysis, particularly for his discoveries concerning the complex nature of the [[serum proteins]].
-Arne Wilhelm Kaurin Tiselius was born in Stockholm, Sweden. He pursued his higher education at the [[University of Uppsala]], where he obtained his Ph.D. in 1930. His doctoral thesis was focused on the [[electrophoresis]] of proteins, a technique that would later be central to his Nobel Prize-winning research.
-==Career and Research==
+==Early life and education==
-After completing his Ph.D., Tiselius continued his research at the University of Uppsala. He became a professor of biochemistry in 1938, a position he held until his retirement. Tiselius's early work was primarily focused on the separation of proteins through electrophoresis. This method involves the movement of charged particles in a fluid under the influence of an electric field, which allowed Tiselius to separate proteins based on their charge.
+Arne Tiselius was born in [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]], and moved to [[Gothenburg]] with his family at a young age. He showed an early interest in science and pursued his studies at the [[University of Uppsala]], where he was influenced by the work of [[Theodor Svedberg]], a prominent chemist and Nobel laureate. Tiselius completed his Ph.D. in 1930, focusing on the electrophoretic analysis of proteins.
-His groundbreaking work in this area laid the foundation for the modern techniques of [[chromatography]], which are essential for the separation and analysis of complex mixtures of substances. Tiselius also made significant contributions to the understanding of the adsorption of proteins by [[silica]] particles and was one of the first to demonstrate the heterogeneity of serum proteins.
+==Career and research==
+Tiselius's career was marked by his pioneering work in the field of [[biochemistry]], particularly in the development of methods for the separation and analysis of complex mixtures of proteins. His most notable contribution was the development of the [[Tiselius apparatus]], an advanced form of electrophoresis that allowed for the separation of proteins based on their charge and size.
-In addition to his Nobel Prize, Tiselius received numerous other awards and honors for his contributions to biochemistry and was a member of several prestigious scientific societies.
+===Electrophoresis===
+Electrophoresis is a technique used to separate charged molecules in a fluid using an electric field. Tiselius's innovations in this area provided a powerful tool for the analysis of biological molecules, which was crucial for the advancement of [[biochemistry]] and [[molecular biology]]. His work laid the foundation for many modern techniques used in laboratories around the world today.
-==Later Life and Legacy==
+===Adsorption analysis===
-Arne Tiselius remained active in scientific research and education throughout his life. He was deeply involved in the establishment of the International Union of Biochemistry and served as its president from 1957 to 1960. Tiselius passed away in Uppsala, Sweden, in 1971.
+In addition to his work on electrophoresis, Tiselius also made significant contributions to the field of adsorption analysis. This involves studying how molecules adhere to surfaces, which is important for understanding various biochemical processes. His research in this area helped to elucidate the behavior of proteins and other macromolecules in biological systems.
-His legacy lives on through the Arne Tiselius Symposium, which is held periodically to discuss advances in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology. Tiselius's work has had a lasting impact on the scientific community, particularly in the areas of protein chemistry and analytical methods.
+==Nobel Prize==
+In 1948, Arne Tiselius was awarded the [[Nobel Prize in Chemistry]] for his research on electrophoresis and adsorption analysis. The Nobel Committee recognized his work as a major advancement in the understanding of the complex nature of serum proteins, which are essential components of blood plasma.
-==See Also==
+==Later life and legacy==
+Tiselius continued to be active in the scientific community throughout his life. He served as a professor at the University of Uppsala and was involved in various scientific organizations. His contributions to biochemistry have had a lasting impact, influencing generations of scientists and researchers.
+==Related pages==
+* [[Electrophoresis]]
 * [[Nobel Prize in Chemistry]]
-* [[Electrophoresis]]
+* [[Biochemistry]]
-* [[Chromatography]]
+* [[Theodor Svedberg]]
-* [[Protein chemistry]]
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+Apparently.jpg|Arne Tiselius in his laboratory
+</gallery>
+[[Category:1902 births]]
+[[Category:1971 deaths]]
 [[Category:Swedish biochemists]]
 [[Category:Nobel laureates in Chemistry]]
 [[Category:University of Uppsala alumni]]
-[[Category:1902 births]]
+[[Category:People from Stockholm]]
-[[Category:1971 deaths]]
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