John Zachary Young
John Zachary Young | |
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John Zachary Young in 1978 | |
| Born | 18 March 1907 Bristol, England |
| Died | 4 July 1997 (Age 90) Oxford, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Magdalen College, University of Oxford |
| Known for | Research on the giant axon of the squid |
| Awards | Royal Medal (1967) Linnean Medal (1973) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Zoology, Anatomy, Physiology |
| Institutions | University College London, University of Oxford |
John Zachary Young (18 March 1907 – 4 July 1997), generally known as "JZ" or "JZY", was an English zoologist and neurophysiologist, described as "one of the most influential biologists of the 20th century".