The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2021
© Nobel Prize Outreach. Photo: Paul Kennedy
David Julius
Prize share: 1/2
© Nobel Prize Outreach. Photo: Paul Kennedy
Ardem Patapoutian
Prize share: 1/2
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2021 was awarded jointly to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian "for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch."
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Nobel Prizes 2021
Thirteen laureates were awarded a Nobel Prize in 2021, for achievements that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.
Their work and discoveries range from the Earth’s climate and our sense of touch to efforts to safeguard freedom of expression.
See them all presented here.
Their work and discoveries range from the Earth’s climate and our sense of touch to efforts to safeguard freedom of expression.
See them all presented here.
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