Karl August Folkers

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name = Karl August Folkers
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birth_date = September 1, 1906
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death_date = December 7, 1997
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nationality = American
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field = biochemistry
work_institutions = Merck
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known_for = vitamin B-12
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prizes = Perkin Medal in 1960 Priestley Medal in 1986.
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Karl August Folkers (September 1, 1906 – December 7, 1997) was an American biochemist, working at Merck, and best known for his role in the isolation of vitamin B-12. He received the Perkin Medal in 1960 and the Priestley Medal in 1986.

References

*cite journal
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first=William
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year=2002
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title=Karl August Folkers, September 1, 1906 - December 9, 1997
journal=Biographical memoirs. National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
volume=81
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pages=100–14
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pmid = 12661556
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*cite journal
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last=Olson
first=R E
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year=2001
month=Sep
title=Karl August Folkers (1906-1997)
journal=J. Nutr.
volume=131
issue=9
pages=2227–30
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pmid = 11533258
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External links

* [http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/biomems/kfolkers.html Karl August Folkers] , biographical memoir by William Shive