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What year was the Lasker Award established that Landsteiner won posthumously?

  • 1944

  • 1945

  • 1946

  • 1947

Answer

The Lasker Award, established in 1945, posthumously honored Karl Landsteiner for his groundbreaking work on blood groups and the discovery of the Rh factor, which revolutionized the field of transfusion medicine and saved countless lives. This prestigious recognition cemented Landsteiner's legacy as a pioneering immunologist and underscored the profound impact of his research on modern medical practices.
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