Mario Capecchi was awarded the Nobel Prize in which category?
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The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was bestowed upon Mario Capecchi in recognition of his groundbreaking work in the field of genetics. Specifically, he contributed significantly to our understanding of gene targeting in mouse embryonic stem cells, a technique that revolutionized the study of gene function and the development of novel therapeutic approaches.
Unraveling Genes: The Mario Capecchi Nobel Quest
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