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David Botstein (1942-2026) Molecular biologist. David Botstein was born in Zurich, Switzerland, and died in Palo Alto, California.

Full Name

David Botstein

Locations

Bronx

Author's Timeline

1942

Birth

David Botstein was born David Botsztejn in Zurich, Switzerland, on September 8, 1942.

1949

Other Life Event

Mr. Botstein’s family immigrated to the United States in 1949.

1959

Other Life Event

Bronx County
Mr. Botstein graduated from the Bronx High School of Science in 1959.

2015

Literary Work

Decoding the Language of Genetics
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
1621820920 / 978-1621820925
Nonfiction.

2026

Death

David Botstein died at an assisted living facility in Palo Alto, California, on February 27, 2026.

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