Maurice M. Rapport, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 23-Sep-1919
Place of Birth: Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Date of Death: 18-Aug-2011
Profession: researcher
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Maurice M. Rapport
- Maurice Rapport (23 September 1919 – 18 August 2011) was a biochemist who is best known for his work with the neurotransmitter serotonin.
- Rapport, Irvine H.
- Page, and Arda A.
- Green worked together to isolate and name the chemical.
- Alone, Rapport identified its structure and published his findings in 1948.
- Research since its discovery has implicated serotonin with mood regulation, appetite, sexual drive, and sleep as well as gastrointestinal roles.
- After his work with serotonin, Rapport did important research with cancer, cardiovascular disease, connective-tissue disease and demyelinating diseases.
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