At what age did Rous win the Nobel Prize?
57 years old
87 years old
65 years old
77 years old
Answer
Rous was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine at the age of 87, becoming the oldest recipient of the prize in any category. This prestigious honor recognized his groundbreaking research on viruses and tumors, which laid the foundation for understanding the role of viruses in the development of cancer.
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