Otto Loewi
Otto Loewi
Otto Loewi (pronounced: Otto Low-ee) was a German-born pharmacologist and psychobiologist who is best known for his discovery of the chemical transmission of nerve impulses. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1936.
Etymology
The name "Otto" is of German origin and means "wealthy". The surname "Loewi" is also of German origin, but its exact meaning is unknown.
Biography
Otto Loewi was born on June 3, 1873, in Frankfurt, Germany. He studied medicine at the University of Strasbourg and later at the University of Munich. After completing his studies, he worked as an assistant to several prominent scientists, including Carl Ludwig and Franz Hofmeister.
In 1902, Loewi became a professor at the University of Graz, where he conducted the majority of his research. His most significant discovery was the chemical transmission of nerve impulses, which he proved through a series of experiments on frog hearts. This discovery, known as the "Loewi Experiment", revolutionized the field of neuroscience and earned him the Nobel Prize in 1936.
Loewi continued to work and teach until his retirement in 1938. He died on December 25, 1961, in New York City.
Related Terms
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
- Psychobiology: The application of the principles of biology to the study of physiological, genetic, and developmental mechanisms of behavior in humans and other animals.
- Nobel Prize: An international recognition awarded annually in several categories, including Physiology or Medicine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Otto Loewi
- Wikipedia's article - Otto Loewi
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