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Joseph Erlanger

American physiologist who won the Nobel Prize for nerve fibre research

Did you know?He helped develop the cathode-ray oscilloscope to observe the electrical activity of nerves, revolutionising the study of the nervous system.

Joseph Erlanger (January 5, 1874 – December 5, 1965) was an American physiologist who is best known for his contributions to the field of neuroscience.

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Age at death: 91
Years since death: 60

Born: January 5, 1874 · San Francisco, United States
Died: December 5, 1965
Nationality: American
Known for: Science

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