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Walther Flemming
April 21, 1813 – August 4, 1905
German biologist (1843–1905)
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Walther Flemming, also known as Walter Flemming, was a German anatomist and cell biologist. He is considered the founder of cytogenetics. He coined the technical terms chromatin and mitosis in 1879.
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- Birthday · April 21
- Anniversary · August 4
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