Melvin Calvin

1911 – 1997

• Bio-organic chemistry
• Chemical evolution
• Following the trail of light
• Foundations of space biology and medicine
• Organic chemistry of life
• The photosynthesis of carbon compounds
• The Scientific endeavor
• Bio-organic chemistry
• Foundations of space biology and medicine =
• Isotopic carbon
• Isotopic carbon, techniques in its measurement and chemical amnipulation
• Oil from plants