Marian Koshland
Encyclopedia
Marian Koshland was an American
immunologist
who discovered that the differences in amino acid composition of antibodies
explains the efficiency and effectiveness with which they combat a huge range of foreign invaders.
The Marian Koshland Science Museum
is named for her.
She was married to Daniel Koshland from 1946 until her death.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
immunologist
Immunology
Immunology is a broad branch of biomedical science that covers the study of all aspects of the immune system in all organisms. It deals with the physiological functioning of the immune system in states of both health and diseases; malfunctions of the immune system in immunological disorders ; the...
who discovered that the differences in amino acid composition of antibodies
Antibody
An antibody, also known as an immunoglobulin, is a large Y-shaped protein used by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects such as bacteria and viruses. The antibody recognizes a unique part of the foreign target, termed an antigen...
explains the efficiency and effectiveness with which they combat a huge range of foreign invaders.
The Marian Koshland Science Museum
Marian Koshland Science Museum
The Marian Koshland Science Museum of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences features exhibits that present modern science and scientific issues in an accessible way, geared for the general public...
is named for her.
She was married to Daniel Koshland from 1946 until her death.