What major scientific development is Katalin Karikó renowned for?
Creation of penicillin
Cloning of animals
Groundwork for mRNA vaccines
Discovery of insulin
Answer
Katalin Karikó is a Hungarian-American biochemist and immunologist who has been a pioneer in the development of mRNA vaccines. In the early 1990s, Karikó and her colleagues discovered that mRNA could be safely delivered into cells, which paved the way for the development of mRNA vaccines. Karikó's work has been instrumental in the development of the COVID-19 vaccines, which are based on mRNA technology.
Unveiling the Pioneer: The Extraordinary Journey of Katalin Karikó
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