Eric F. Wieschaus
American geneticist
1947 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American geneticist
Born
June 8, 1947
Age
~79 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
biologist, university teacher, geneticist
United StatesBorn in South Bend
1947
Born in South Bend (1947-06-08)
1995
AwardNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1995
AwardGenetics Society of America Medal
1999
AwardMendel Medal
2002
AwardKeith R. Porter Lecture
2005
AwardWilbur Cross Medal
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Eric Francis Wieschaus is an American evolutionary developmental biologist and 1995 Nobel Prize-winner.
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Who is Eric F. Wieschaus?+
Eric Francis Wieschaus is an American evolutionary developmental biologist and 1995 Nobel Prize-winner.
What does the name Eric mean?+
The name Eric means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Eric, from Eoric, from Eirríkr, aye|ríkr|t2=ruler|nocat=1}}}}, or from nocat=1}}. Less likely from nocat=1, from rēx and *rīx}}. The name was in use in Anglo-Saxon Britain, reinforced by Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest. Compare Erik, Erich. Possible .". It is of English origin.
When was Eric F. Wieschaus born?+
Eric F. Wieschaus was born on June 8, 1947.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Eric, from Eoric, from Eirríkr, aye|ríkr|t2=ruler|nocat=1}}}}, or from nocat=1}}. Less likely from nocat=1, from rēx and *rīx}}. The name was in use in Anglo-Saxon Britain, reinforced by Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest. Compare Erik, Erich. Possible .
The name Eric is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Eric, from Eoric, from Eirríkr, aye|ríkr|t2=ruler|nocat=1}}}}, or from nocat=1}}. Less likely from nocat=1, from rēx and *rīx}}. The name was in use in Anglo-Saxon Britain, reinforced by Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest. Compare Erik, Erich. Possible .". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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