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In memoriam: Walter Kauzmann (1916–2009)

  1. John A. Schellman†

Article first published online: 6 JAN 2010

DOI: 10.1002/pro.328

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Protein Science

Protein Science

Volume 19, Issue 3, pages 363–371, March 2010

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Schellman, J. A. (2010), In memoriam: Walter Kauzmann (1916–2009). Protein Science, 19: 363–371. doi: 10.1002/pro.328

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  1. Institute of Molecular Biology, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403-1229

  1. †

    With a section on Water Structure by Arthur Henn, Marktek Inc., 13621 Riverway Drive, Suite H, Chesterfield, MO 63017, arhenn@marktek-inc.com

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  1. Issue published online: 22 FEB 2010
  2. Article first published online: 6 JAN 2010
  3. Accepted manuscript online: 6 JAN 2010 12:00AM EST
  4. Manuscript Received: 22 DEC 2009
  5. Manuscript Accepted: 22 DEC 2009

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