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How long did Gerty Cori struggle with myelosclerosis?

  • 5 years

  • 10 years

  • 15 years

  • 20 years

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Gerty Cori endured the debilitating effects of myelosclerosis for a decade. This rare and progressive bone marrow disorder gradually weakened her body, ultimately leading to her untimely passing. Despite her physical challenges, Cori's unwavering determination and intellectual curiosity fueled her groundbreaking research in biochemistry, earning her the prestigious Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1947.
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