4 ms·
The Nobel Prize typically rewards basic research, not applied - look up who got the prize with respect polio vaccines if you're curious.
by icegreentea2 5y ago
The Nobel Prize typically rewards basic research, not applied - look up who got the prize with respect polio vaccines if you're curious.
- ChemSpider 5y agoGood point. In this case Katalin Karikó and Weismann are the frontrunners.
- Arete314159 5y agoI've really been holding out hope for K. Karikó. She put up with such monumental struggles. Obviously the MRNA Covid vaccine is a huge "prize" and vindication for her, but I'd love to see even more. She deserves it.