Inventor of the Crystallographic Microscope: Aaron Klug

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X-rays, CT scans, and other methods are well-known for meticulously examining a patient's body for disease diagnosis. Scientists are constantly developing tools that allow for more subtle and accurate observation of the body's cells. Among these, the crystallographic microscopy developed by Aaron Klug is very important. This method combines two pictures of the body's microscopic cells to create a 3D image. Klug was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for this discovery in 1982.

Aaron Klug was born on August 11, 1926, in the village of Zelve, Lithuania. His father was a farmer. When he was two years old, his family moved to South Africa. After studying at Durban High School, Aaron obtained his M.Sc. degree from the University of Witwatersrand. He received a Royal Commission Fellowship and went to Trinity College, Cambridge, to pursue his Ph.D. After completing his studies, he joined the University of London as a professor in 1953. Following that, he joined the Biology Laboratory at Cambridge and began his research. He discovered the Tobacco Mosaic Virus. During this time, he also made the discovery of crystallographic microscopy. After receiving the Nobel Prize, he joined Cambridge as a professor. He received many honors besides the Nobel Prize. He passed away on November 20, 2018.