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THE NOBEL PRIZE 2023 Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
01. A PATH OUT OF THE PANDEMIC The discoveries made by Karikó and Weissman paved the way for this historic achievement and have also led to a novel therapeutic technology. READ MORE ON PAGE 32 04. QUANTUM DOTS Quantum dots have for instance the capability to label biological tissues, providing valuable insights into the various cellular structures. READ MORE ON PAGE 50 02. KATALIN KARIKÓ Despite a series of setbacks, Katalin Karikó forged ahead on mRNA research that contributed to a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus. READ MORE ON PAGE 38 05. MOUNGI BAWENDI Nordic Life Science asked Moungi Bawendi, professor at MIT and a Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 2023, about QDs, his life and his career. READ MORE ON PAGE 56 03. DREW WEISSMAN Weissman’s lab focuses on the study of RNA, innate immune system biology, and the application of these findings to vaccine research and gene therapy. READ MORE ON PAGE 46 06. ATTOSECOND PHYSICS The Nobel Laureates in Physics have discovered new tools for exploring the world of electrons inside atoms and molecules. READ MORE ON PAGE 60 NORDICLIFESCIENCE.ORG | 31 PHOTO NIAID