Dr mario capecchi biography
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Mario Capecchii
| American geneticist, Nobel Prize laureate Date of Birth: Country: USA |
Content:
- Biography of Mario Capecchi
- Early Life
- Education and Career
Biography of Mario Capecchi
Mario Ramberg Capecchi, an American geneticist of Italian origin, was born on October 6, , in Verona, Italy.
His childhood was not without difficulties as he lost his father at a young age, and later his mother was sent to a German concentration camp during World War II. Mario spent almost four years living on the streets, which nearly cost him his life.
Dr mario capecchi biography
Fortunately, his mother managed to find him and save him from a grim fate.
Early Life
Mario Capecchi was born into the family of Italian pilot Luciano Capecchi in Verona. During World War II, his mother, Lucy Ramberg, was sent to the Dachau concentration camp for her involvement in an anti-fascist group and distributing anti-fascist leaflets.
Anticipating her arrest, Lucy sold most of her belongings and entrusted Mario's car