Born-October 30, 1939. He is an American scientist. Hartwell, Hunt, and Maxim Nurse discovered that specific genes control cell cycle function. Cell formation, growth and subsequent division are accomplished through the cell cycle. His books are – The Harvey Lectures Series 90 and Art Notebook to Accompany Genetics. Received awards Nobel in Medicine (2001), Rosenstiel Award, Genetics Society of America Medal, Komen Brinker Award, Albert Lasker Award, Massry Prize etc.