Which additional prize did Mullis win in 1993?
The Japan Prize
The French Legion of Honor
The Breakthrough of the Year Award
The Fields Medal
Answer
In addition to the Nobel Prize, Kary Mullis also won the Japan Prize in 1993. The Japan Prize is awarded annually by the Japan Science and Technology Agency to individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the progress of science and technology. Mullis was awarded the prize for his work on PCR, which has revolutionized the field of molecular biology.
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