What prestigious award did Ohsumi win in 2016?
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Pulitzer Prize
Grammy Award
Oscar
Answer
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Yoshinori Ohsumi in 2016 for his groundbreaking discoveries in the field of autophagy, a fundamental process by which cells degrade and recycle their own components. Ohsumi's research illuminated the mechanisms underlying this essential cellular function, providing insights into the development of new therapeutic strategies for various diseases, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.
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