The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020
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Harvey J. Alter
Prize share: 1/3
© University of Alberta. Photo: Michael Holly
Michael Houghton
Prize share: 1/3
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Charles M. Rice
Prize share: 1/3
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020 was awarded jointly to Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice "for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus"
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Twelve laureates were awarded a Nobel Prize in 2020, for achievements that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.
Their work and discoveries range from the formation of black holes and genetic scissors to efforts to combat hunger and develop new auction formats.
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Their work and discoveries range from the formation of black holes and genetic scissors to efforts to combat hunger and develop new auction formats.
See them all presented here.
