The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2018
Ill. Niklas Elmehed. © Nobel Media
James P. Allison
Prize share: 1/2
Ill. Niklas Elmehed. © Nobel Media
Tasuku Honjo
Prize share: 1/2
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2018 was awarded jointly to James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo "for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation."
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Nobel Prizes 2018
This year 12 new laureates have been awarded for achievements that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.
Their work and discoveries range from cancer therapy and laser physics to developing proteins that can solve humankind’s chemical problems. The work of the 2018 Nobel Laureates also included combating war crimes, as well as integrating innovation and climate with economic growth. Find out more.
Their work and discoveries range from cancer therapy and laser physics to developing proteins that can solve humankind’s chemical problems. The work of the 2018 Nobel Laureates also included combating war crimes, as well as integrating innovation and climate with economic growth. Find out more.
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