Robert B. Corey was an American biochemist, mostly known for his role in discovery of the α-helix and the β-sheet with Linus Pauling. Also working with Pauling was Herman Branson. Their discoveries were remarkably correct, with even the bond lengths being accurate until about 40 years later. The α-helix and β-sheet are two structures that are now known to form the backbones of many proteins.
- Occupation
- chemist, biochemist, biophysicist
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- August 19, 1897
- Died
- April 23, 1971
