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Linda B. Buck — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 29 January 1947 · Age: 79

How old is Linda B. Buck?

Linda B. Buck is 79 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 29 January 1947.

Nobel Prize winner who discovered how our sense of smell works

Did you know?Her research identified a large family of genes that allow the brain to distinguish between thousands of different odours.

Linda Brown Buck (born January 29, 1947) is an American biologist best known for her work on the olfactory system. She was awarded the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with Richard Axel, for their work on olfactory receptors.

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Age: 79
Status: Living

Born: January 29, 1947 · Seattle, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Science

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Spouse: Roger Brent

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