What was the major obstacle that Katalin Karikó overcame in her research?
Inability to clone DNA
Skepticism in the scientific community regarding mRNA vaccines
Finding suitable lab partners
Funding for her projects
Answer
Katalin Karikó was one of the first scientists to investigate mRNA vaccines, but faced skepticism from the scientific community, who did not believe that it was possible to deliver mRNA into human cells safely. She persevered and continued her research, and eventually her work led to the development of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, which have been shown to be safe and effective.
Unveiling the Pioneer: The Extraordinary Journey of Katalin Karikó
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