peyton rous (Meaning)

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peyton rous (n)

United States pathologist who discovered viruses that cause tumors (1879-1970)

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Peyton Rous's pioneering research on chicken tumors paved the way for the discovery of oncogenic viruses.
In 1911, Peyton Rous isolated a filterable agent from chicken tumors that caused tumors in healthy chickens.
Rous's research provided the first strong evidence that cancer could be caused by viruses.
The Peyton Rous sarcoma virus, named after its discoverer, is still used in cancer research today.
Rous's discovery of viral oncogenesis revolutionized cancer biology and laid the groundwork for modern cancer research.
Peyton Rous was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1966 for his groundbreaking work on cancer viruses.
The Peyton Rous Award is given annually to researchers who have made outstanding contributions to the field of oncogenesis.
Rous's research on viruses provided a foundation for understanding the role of genetics in cancer development.
Peyton Rous's pioneering experiments helped establish the field of viral oncology and laid the groundwork for the development of cancer vaccines and therapies.
Rous's research on cancer viruses has had a lasting impact on cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

United States pathologist who discovered viruses that cause tumors (1879-1970)

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Peyton Rous's pioneering research on chicken tumors paved the way for the discovery of oncogenic viruses.

In 1911, Peyton Rous isolated a filterable agent from chicken tumors that caused tumors in healthy chickens.

Rous's research provided the first strong evidence that cancer could be caused by viruses.

The Peyton Rous sarcoma virus, named after its discoverer, is still used in cancer research today.