Which prestigious award did Françoise Barré-Sinoussi receive in 2008?
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Pulitzer Prize
Emmy Award
Booker Prize
Answer
In 2008, Françoise Barré-Sinoussi received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her discovery of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus that causes AIDS, and Barré-Sinoussi's work was instrumental in understanding how the virus infects cells and causes disease.
Unmasking the Legacy of Françoise Barré-Sinoussi: A Journey into Virology Excellence