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The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1939
Gerhard Domagk

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1939

Gerhard Domagk

Gerhard Domagk

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1939 was awarded to Gerhard Domagk "for the discovery of the antibacterial effects of prontosil".

Gerhard Domagk was caused by the authorities of his country to decline the award but he later received the diploma and the medal.

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