Andrew Huxley
Andrew Huxley (pronounced: An-drew Hux-ley, /ˈændruː ˈhʌksli/), officially known as Sir Andrew Fielding Huxley OM FRS HonFREng (22 November 1917 – 30 May 2012), was an eminent English physiologist and biophysicist.
Early Life and Education
Huxley was born into the distinguished Huxley family. He completed his early education at Westminster School in central London. Following this, he was awarded a scholarship to Trinity College, Cambridge, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the United Kingdom.
Career and Research
After his studies at Trinity College, Huxley joined forces with Alan Hodgkin to investigate nerve impulses. Their collaborative research led to the groundbreaking discovery of the basis for propagation of nerve impulses, a phenomenon now known as an action potential.
Achievements and Honours
This significant contribution to the field of neuroscience and physiology earned Huxley and Hodgkin the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1963. In addition to this, Huxley was bestowed with several other honours and titles, including the Order of Merit (OM), Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (HonFREng).
Death
Huxley passed away on 30 May 2012, leaving behind a legacy of scientific discovery and advancement in the field of physiology and biophysics.
See Also
- Huxley family
- Physiology
- Biophysics
- Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
- Alan Hodgkin
- Action potential
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Andrew Huxley
- Wikipedia's article - Andrew Huxley
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