Arthur Harden
Arthur Harden | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 October 1865 Manchester, England |
| Died | 17 June 1940 (aged 74) Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester |
| Known for | Research on fermentation and enzymes |
| Awards | Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1929) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biochemistry |
| Institutions | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine |
Arthur Harden (12 October 1865 – 17 June 1940) was a British biochemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1929 for his research on the fermentation of sugar and fermentative enzymes. He shared the prize with Hans von Euler-Chelpin.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Arthur Harden was born in Manchester, England. He attended Tettenhall College and later studied at the University of Manchester, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1885. He continued his studies at the same university, obtaining a Master of Science degree in 1886.
Career[edit | edit source]
Harden began his career as a lecturer in chemistry at the University of Manchester. In 1897, he joined the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine in London, where he conducted much of his groundbreaking research.
Research on Fermentation[edit | edit source]
Harden's most notable work was in the field of fermentation. He investigated the process by which yeast ferments sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide. His research led to the discovery of the role of coenzymes in the fermentation process. Harden's work laid the foundation for the understanding of the biochemical pathways involved in fermentation.
Nobel Prize[edit | edit source]
In 1929, Arthur Harden was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry along with Hans von Euler-Chelpin for their investigations on the fermentation of sugar and fermentative enzymes. Their work was crucial in advancing the field of biochemistry and understanding the chemical processes of life.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Harden was known for his dedication to science and his modest lifestyle. He was married to Georgina Sydney Bridge, and they had no children.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Arthur Harden's contributions to biochemistry have had a lasting impact on the field. His research on enzymes and fermentation paved the way for future discoveries in metabolic pathways and enzyme kinetics.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Arthur Harden – Biographical at NobelPrize.org
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