Was Kary Mullis ever awarded the Japan Prize?
Yes, in 1993
No, it's a myth
Yes, but in 1995
Kary had refused to accept the prize
Answer
Kary Mullis, the inventor of the polymerase chain reaction, was awarded the Japan Prize in 1993. The prize is awarded annually to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to science or technology. Mullis was recognized for his work on PCR, which is a technique that allows scientists to amplify DNA in a test tube.
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