Ernest Everett Just | |
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 Just in 1925 | |
| Born | 14 August 1883 |
| Died | 27 October 1941 (aged 58) Washington D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Lincoln Memorial Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College University of Chicago |
| Known for | marine biology cytology parthenogenesis |
| Awards | Spingarn Medal (1915) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | biology, zoology, botany, history, and sociology |
| Institutions | |
| Doctoral advisor | Frank R. Lillie |
Ernest Everett Just (August 14, 1883 – October 27, 1941) was a pioneering biologist, academic and science writer. Just's primary legacy is his recognition of the fundamental role of the cell surface in the development of organisms. In his work within marine biology, cytology and parthenogenesis, he advocated the study of whole cells under normal conditions, rather than simply breaking them apart in a laboratory setting.