2020 Nobel Prize Laureates In Physiology or Medicine: Harvey J.Alter, Michael Houghton, and Charles M.Rice
- Authors: Ivanov A.V1
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Affiliations:
- Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, RAS
- Issue: No 12 (2020)
- Pages: 67-71
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/0032-874X/article/view/627942
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.7868/S0032874X2012008X
- ID: 627942
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Abstract
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020 was awarded jointly to three scientists: Harvey J.Alter, Michael Houghton, and Charles M.Rice “for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus”. This decision highlighted the importance of the discovery and research of a dangerous and widespread human pathogen, which led to the creation of highly effective drugs.
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A. V Ivanov
Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, RAS
Email: aivanov@eimb.ru
Moscow, Russia
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