In which year did Richard Axel win the Nobel Prize?
2004
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Richard Axel was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2004 for his groundbreaking research on the olfactory system. His work, conducted alongside Linda B. Buck, elucidated the molecular mechanisms underlying odor detection and recognition. Axel's discoveries have significantly advanced our understanding of sensory perception and have implications for various fields, including neuroscience, genetics, and medicine.
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