Which prize did Günter Blobel win in Physiology?
The Pulitzer Prize
The Turing Award
The Nobel Prize
The Booker Prize
Answer
Günter Blobel won the Nobel Prize in Physiology in 1999 for his discovery of the protein targeting signals that guide proteins to their proper destination in the cell. This discovery has led to a better understanding of how proteins are made and how they function, and has opened up new possibilities for the treatment of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
The Incredible Journey of Günter Blobel: Unraveling the Secrets of Cellular Life
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