The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Catalin Carico and Drew Weissman for their discovery of nucleoside base modification, which helped develop effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
This year, the prize fund is SEK 11 million (about $986 thousand).
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The 2023 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/Y62uJDlNMj– The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 2, 2023
Since 1901, 113 Nobel Prizes in physiology and medicine have been awarded. During this time, only 12 women received this award.
The youngest laureate, Frederick G. Bunting was 32 years old when he received the award. He received the 1923 Prize in Medicine for the discovery of insulin.
The oldest scientist was 87 years old, Peyton Rouse. He received the 1966 Prize in Medicine for his discovery of tumor-causing viruses.
- On October 2, Nobel Week started in Stockholm (Sweden) and Oslo (Norway). The first winner was announced in the field of physiology and medicine, and the names of the winners in physics, chemistry, literature, peace and economics will be announced later.
- The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious international awards, which is given annually for outstanding scientific research, revolutionary inventions, or significant contributions to culture or society.
