Reiji Okazaki
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Summary
Reiji Okazaki was born on October 8, 1930[1], in Hiroshima[2]. He died on August 1, 1975[3], in Hiroshima[4]. He worked as a biologist[5], geneticist[6], molecular biologist[7], biochemist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,665 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Tsuneko Okazaki[11]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[12], Empire of Japan[13]
- Field of work: molecular biology[14]
- Employer: Nagoya University[15], Stanford University[16]
- Educated at: Nagoya University[17]
- Award received: Asahi Prize[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Cause of death: leukemia[20]
- Family name: Okazaki[21]
- Given name: Reiji[22]
- Manner of death: natural causes[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[24]
- Name in native language: 岡崎令治[25]
- Name in kana: おかざき れいじ[26]
Why It Matters
Reiji Okazaki has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
He is credited with the discovery of Okazaki fragments[29], a mobile genetic element[30].
FAQs
Where was Reiji Okazaki born?
Reiji Okazaki's place of birth was Hiroshima[2].
Where did Reiji Okazaki die?
Reiji Okazaki died in Hiroshima[4].
Who was Reiji Okazaki married to?
Reiji Okazaki's spouses include Tsuneko Okazaki[11].
What did Reiji Okazaki do for work?
Reiji Okazaki worked as a biologist[5], geneticist[6], molecular biologist[7], biochemist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Reiji Okazaki go to school?
Reiji Okazaki was educated at Nagoya University[17].
What awards did Reiji Okazaki receive?
Honors received include Asahi Prize[18].
What did Reiji Okazaki discover?
Reiji Okazaki is credited as discoverer of Okazaki fragments[29].