Struther Arnott
Struther Arnott
Struther Arnott (pronounced: /ˈstrʌðər ˈɑːrnɒt/) was a prominent British biophysicist and molecular biologist, known for his significant contributions to the field of structural biology.
Etymology
The name "Struther" is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "sruthair" meaning "stream". "Arnott" is also of Scottish origin, derived from the personal name "Arnold".
Biography
Struther Arnott was born on 26th July 1934 in Arbroath, Scotland. He studied at the University of St Andrews, where he later served as Principal and Vice-Chancellor. Arnott's research primarily focused on the structure of biological molecules, particularly nucleic acids and polysaccharides. His work has greatly influenced our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying many biological processes.
Related Terms
- Biophysics: The study of biological systems using the principles and methods of physics.
- Molecular Biology: The branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of the macromolecules essential to life.
- Structural Biology: The study of the molecular structure and dynamics of biological macromolecules.
- Nucleic Acids: Biopolymers, or large biomolecules, essential for all known forms of life.
- Polysaccharides: Polymeric carbohydrate molecules composed of long chains of monosaccharide units bound together by glycosidic linkages.
See Also
- University of St Andrews
- Biophysics
- Molecular Biology
- Structural Biology
- Nucleic Acids
- Polysaccharides
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Struther Arnott
- Wikipedia's article - Struther Arnott
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