Biologist Pierre Joliot, Photosynthesis Pioneer and Grandson of the Curies, Dies at 94
Le Monde reports that biologist Pierre Joliot, described as a pioneer of photosynthesis research and a grandson of Pierre and Marie Curie, has died at the age of 94. The newspaper's report did not give further details of his death.
According to Le Monde, Joliot was known in the scientific community for his work on photosynthesis, the process by which plants, algae and some bacteria convert light into chemical energy. The newspaper identified him both by that research field and by his family lineage.
The report placed Joliot within the family of Pierre and Marie Curie, his grandparents. The article available did not include further details such as where or when he died, or the cause of death, and no additional information was immediately accessible from the report.
Le Monde's account gave no further statements from colleagues, institutions or relatives.
Editor's Summary
Pierre Joliot, a biologist identified by Le Monde as a pioneer of photosynthesis research, has died at 94. His death was reported by the French newspaper, which also noted that he was a grandson of Pierre and Marie Curie. The report available did not provide further details about the circumstances of his death or reactions from the scientific community.