Anthony William Linnane facts for kids
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Anthony William Linnane
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| Born | 17 July 1930 Sydnay, New South Wales
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| Died | 11 November 2017 (aged 87) Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Known for | Accumulation of DNA mutations in mitochondria as a causal process in aging |
| Awards | Lemberg Medal of the Australian Biochemical Society, Australian Academy of Science, Royal Society |
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| Fields | Biochemistry |
| Institutions | University of Wisconsin, University of Sydney, Monash University |
Anthony William Linnane AM FAA FRS FTSE (1930–2017) was an Australian professor. He was a expert in biochemistry, which is the study of the chemical processes that happen inside living things. Professor Linnane was well-known for his important research on mitochondria. These are like the powerhouses of our cells.
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Career and Discoveries
Anthony Linnane spent his career studying mitochondria. He looked at how these tiny cell parts are made and grow. He also researched how special proteins, called enzymes, are created inside mitochondria.
Mitochondria and Aging
One of Professor Linnane's most famous ideas was about how we age. He suggested that as we get older, changes (called mutations) can build up in the DNA inside our mitochondria. He believed these changes might be a reason why we age and why some diseases happen.
Work at Monash University
In 1965, Professor Linnane became a biochemistry professor at Monash University in Australia. He was also the Head of Biochemistry from 1991 to 1994. From 1983 to 1996, he was the first director of the Centre for Molecular Biology and Medicine. After that, he became an emeritus professor, which means he retired but kept his title.
Awards and Recognition
Professor Linnane received many awards for his scientific work:
- In 1973, he was given the Lemberg Medal by the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
- He was chosen to be a member of the Australian Academy of Science in 1972.
- In 1980, he became a member of the famous Royal Society in the United Kingdom.
- He was also elected to the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering in 1999.
- Professor Linnane served as the Treasurer for the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He received their Distinguished Service Award in 2000.
- He was the President of both the Australian Biochemical Society and the Federation of Asian and Oceanic Biochemical Societies.
- In 1995, he was made a member of the Order of Australia. This is a special honor given to Australians for their achievements.
