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Torbjörn Caspersson

Torbjörn Caspersson

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
42
Citations
9461
World Ranking
19457
National Ranking
311

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1988 - William Allan Award, the American Society of Human Genetics
  • 1979 - International Balzan Prize
  • 1977 - Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize
  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)

Overview

Torbjörn Caspersson was affiliated with the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. Their career included contributions to the fields of human genetics and molecular biology, as indicated by the recognition and awards received.

They were honored with several awards throughout their career. In 1977, they received the Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize. Two years later, in 1979, they were awarded the International Balzan Prize. In 1988, Torbjörn Caspersson was granted the William Allan Award from the American Society of Human Genetics. Additionally, they were a member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).

Best Publications

  • Identification of human chromosomes by DNA-binding fluorescent agents

    T. Caspersson;T. Caspersson;L. Zech;L. Zech;C. Johansson;C. Johansson;E. J. Modest;E. J. Modest

  • The 24 fluorescence patterns of the human metaphase chromosomes - distinguishing characters and variability.

    Torbjörn Caspersson;Gösta Lomakka;Lore Zech

  • Differential binding of alkylating fluorochromes in human chromosomes.

    T. Caspersson;L. Zech;C. Johansson

  • Chemical differentiation along metaphase chromosomes.

    T. Caspersson;T. Caspersson;S. Farber;S. Farber;G.E. Foley;G.E. Foley;J. Kudynowski;J. Kudynowski

  • Chemical differentiation with fluorescent alkylating agents in Vicia faba metaphase chromosomes.

    T. Caspersson;T. Caspersson;L. Zech;L. Zech;E.J. Modest;E.J. Modest;G.E. Foley;G.E. Foley

  • Analysis of Human Metaphase Chromosome Set by Aid of DNA-Binding Fluorescent Agents

    T. Caspersson;L. Zech;C. Johansson

  • DNA-binding fluorochromes for the study of the organization of the metaphase nucleus

    T. Caspersson;T. Caspersson;L. Zech;L. Zech;E.J. Modest;E.J. Modest;G.E. Foley;G.E. Foley

  • Prognostic Significance of Nuclear DNA Content in Mammary Adenocarcinomas in Humans

    Gert Auer;Elina Eriksson;Edward Azavedo;Torbjörn Caspersson

  • Identification of the Philadelphia chromosome as a number 22 by quinacrine mustard fluorescence analysis

    T. Caspersson;T. Caspersson;G. Gahrton;G. Gahrton;J. Lindsten;J. Lindsten;L. Zech;L. Zech

  • Nucleic Acid Metabolism of the Chromosomes in Relation to Gene Reproduction

    T. Caspersson;Jack Schultz

  • Ribonucleic Acids in Both Nucleus and Cytoplasm, and the Function of the Nucleolus.

    T. Caspersson;Jack Schultz

  • Fluorescence microspectrophotometry of cellular catecholamines and 5-hydroxytryptamine.

    T. Caspersson;N.-Å. Hillarp;M. Ritzén

  • Radiation-induced non-random chromosome breakage.

    T. Caspersson;Ulla Haglund;B. Lindell;Lore Zech

  • Fluorescent staining of heteropycnotic chromosome regions in human interphase nuclei.

    T. Caspersson;T. Caspersson;L. Zech;L. Zech;C. Johansson;C. Johansson;J. Lindsten;J. Lindsten

  • Scanning microscopy techniques for high resolution quantitative cytochemistry.

    Torbjörn O. Caspersson;Gösta M. Lomakka

  • Die Eiweissverteilung in den Strukturen des Zellkerns

    Torbjörn Caspersson

  • Cytochemical observations on the nucleolus-ribosome system: Effects of actinomycin D and nitrogen mustard☆

    T. Caspersson;T. Caspersson;T. Caspersson;S. Farber;S. Farber;S. Farber;G.E. Foley;G.E. Foley;G.E. Foley;D. Killander;D. Killander;D. Killander

  • Nukleinsäureketten und Genvermehrung

    Torbjörn Caspersson

  • Translocations causing non‐fluorescent Y chromosomes in human XO/XY mosaics

    Torbjörn Caspersson;Torbjörn Caspersson;Maj Hultén;Maj Hultén;Jon Jonasson;Jon Jonasson;Jan Lindsten;Jan Lindsten

  • Distinction between extra G-like chromosomes by quinacrine mustard fluorescence analysis

    T. Caspersson;T. Caspersson;M. Hultén;M. Hultén;J. Lindsten;J. Lindsten;L. Zech;L. Zech

Frequent Co-Authors

Maj Hultén
Maj Hultén University of Warwick
Konrad Akert
Konrad Akert University of Zurich
Floyd E. Bloom
Floyd E. Bloom Scripps Research Institute
Morris J. Karnovsky
Morris J. Karnovsky Harvard University
Alex B. Novikoff
Alex B. Novikoff Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Aage R. Møller
Aage R. Møller The University of Texas at Dallas
Walter E. Stumpf
Walter E. Stumpf University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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