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Scientists whose work enabled mRNA Covid vaccine win Nobel prize for medicine

Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries enabling the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. Their groundbreaking findings revolutionized our understanding of how mRNA interacts with the immune system and contributed to the rapid development of vaccines during the pandemic.
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine carries a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor and is presented to the laureates at ceremonies on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. The prize money was increased this year due to the falling value of the Swedish currency.
Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman's discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19, which played a crucial role in saving lives during the early phase of the pandemic. Their achievements build upon previous Nobel-winning research that unlocked key insights into the human immune system.

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Times of India

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman win Nobel Medicine Prize for mRNA vaccine research

Scientists Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries enabling the development of COVID-19 vaccines, the award-giving body said on Monday.

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BBC News

Nobel Prize in Medicine 2023: what is the messenger RNA for which Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman were awarded

With the Nobel Prize in Medicine, the week of announcements of the people who will receive the prestigious award in the month of December begins.

10 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Who Is Dr Drew Weissman? The Nobel-winning mRNA Pioneer Whose Work Helped Fight Covid

Weissman is an immunologist with the University of Pennsylvania who won the Nobel Medicine Prize along with Katalin Kariko.

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The Guardian

Scientists whose work enabled mRNA Covid vaccine win Nobel prize for medicine

Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman share the £823,000 prize announced by Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockhom

10 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Nobel Prize 2023 for Medicine awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their work in mRNA vaccines

The 2023 Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology 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.

10 months ago·India

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