Richard Axel

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As per our current Database, Richard Axel is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).

🎂 Richard Axel - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Richard Axel is 78 years, 5 months and 20 days old. Richard Axel will celebrate 79rd birthday on a Wednesday 2nd of July 2025. Below we countdown to Richard Axel upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

Richard Axel’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Richard Axel was born in the Year of the Dog. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood swings, dogmatic, and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates. Compatible with Tiger or Horse.

About

Renowned molecular biologist who won the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on the olfactory system. Among his achievements is the discovery that there are around one thousand olfactory receptor genes in the genome of mammals.

Before Fame

He was a basketball player at Stuyvesant High School.

Trivia

In 2007, he received the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's Double Helix Medal for his contributions to the field of genetics.

Family Life

He was married to social worker Ann Axel before marrying scientist Cornelia Bargmann.

Associated With

He shared the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with his colleague, Linda Buck.

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