Bruce Ames Scientist

Bruce Nathan Ames (born December 16, 1928) is an American biochemist. He is a professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, and a senior scientist at Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI). He is the inventor of the Ames test, a system for easily and cheaply testing the mutagenicity of compounds.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 16, 1928
Birth place	New York City
Nationality	United States
Education	California Institute of Technology Cornell University
Known for	Ames test