00:00 Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and American researcher Drew Weissman have been jointly
00:04 awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the pivotal contribution that paved the way for
00:09 the development of highly effective mRNA vaccine against COVID-19.
00:13 Thomas Perlman, the Secretary of the Nobel Assembly, made the announcement in Stockholm.
00:18 The Nobel panel highlighted how the groundbreaking discoveries revolutionized our understanding
00:22 of mRNA's interaction with the immune system, ultimately accelerating the rapid development
00:27 of vaccines during the global health crisis.
00:30 Both scientists expressed being overwhelmed upon learning of the Nobel Prize before the
00:34 official announcement.
00:35 The Nobel Prize carries a monetary award of 11 million Swedish kronor, with this year's
00:40 increase due to the devaluation of the Swedish currency.
00:43 The laureates will be honored at ceremonies on December 10, coinciding with the anniversary
00:48 of Alfred Nobel's death, with the Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo and others in Stockholm.
00:53 (upbeat music)
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