Winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993 for his discovery
of the Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), one of the most powerful
tools of molecular biology used to amplify DNA sequences
rapidly. In retrospect, it was an idea which was really obvious,
but he was the first to think of it.  Unfortunately for Mr.
Mullis, he has a reputation as something of a flake. He lives on
the beach in California, surfs, and takes LSD. His grand VISION
of what PCR could be used for was to clone the DNA of dead
celebrities and put it into things like bracelets, which could
be sold to starstruck teenagers. Also known as one of the few
proponents of the "HIV is not the AIDS virus" theory, which has
pretty much been shot down beyond all reasonable doubt. Makes
most of his money from guest lectures these days, living off his
Nobel Prize, as no company or university will hire him.  See
also: Polymerase Chain Reaction Nobel Prizes: Chemistry  B.
December 28, 1944 Nobel Prize, Chemistry, 1993 with Michael
Smith  Kary Banks Mullis wa