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Did she receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?

  • No

  • Yes

  • She was nominated but didn't win

  • It’s undisclosed

Answer

The answer is no. Gerty Cori did not receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1947, jointly with her husband Carl Cori and Bernardo Houssay, for their discovery of the catalytic conversion of glycogen. Their work provided fundamental knowledge about the metabolism of carbohydrates, which has had a significant impact on the understanding and treatment of diabetes.
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