Who co-received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1980 with Paul Berg?
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Walter Gilbert and Frederick Sanger
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Answer
Walter Gilbert and Frederick Sanger co-received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1980 with Paul Berg for their work in molecular biology. Gilbert and Sanger independently developed methods for sequencing DNA, which is the blueprint for all living things. This work has led to a greater understanding of how genes work and has been essential for the development of new drugs and treatments for diseases.
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