C. Michael Smith
American clinical psychologist

C. Michael Smith

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Who is C. Michael Smith?
C. Michael Smith is an American molecular biologist and Nobel laureate.
What is his full name?
His full name is Charles Michael Smith.
What is his area of expertise?
C. Michael Smith's area of expertise is in the field of molecular biology, specifically in developing methods for introducing site-specific mutations into genes.
What is C. Michael Smith famous for?
C. Michael Smith is famous for his development of a technique called site-directed mutagenesis, which allows specific mutations to be introduced into genes. This technique revolutionized the field of molecular biology and earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993.
When did C. Michael Smith win the Nobel Prize?
C. Michael Smith won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993.