Robert Corey
Robert Brainard Corey | |
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| Born | August 19, 1897 |
| Died | April 23, 1971 (aged 73) |
| Education | University of Pittsburgh, Cornell University (Ph.D.) |
| Known for | First description of the α-helix and β-sheet |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Caltech |
| Academic advisors | Linus Pauling |
Robert Brainard Corey (August 19, 1897 – April 23, 1971) was an American biochemist, mostly known for his role in discovery of the α-helix and the β-sheet with Linus Pauling. Also working with Pauling was Herman Branson. Their discoveries were remarkably correct, with even the bond lengths being accurate until about 40 years later. The α-helix and β-sheet are two structures that are now known to form the backbones of many proteins.