Daily Quiz: Nobel for Medicine

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1939, Gerhard Domagk, was not allowed by his government to accept the prize, but he later received a medal and diploma. Which government prevented him?

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There were years in which the prize was not awarded, also due to World War 1 and 2. How many years went by without the Prize for Medicine not being announced? 

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Of the 14 women who received the Nobel Prize in Medicine, only one did not have to share it with others. Name this independent woman Nobel Laureate

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Who was the youngest ever awardee of the Nobel for medicine, and what was he awarded for? 

Answer : Frederick G. Banting, for the discovery of insulin

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This Nobel laureate entered France’s  Institut Pasteur quite by accident as a volunteer. She went on to complete her Ph D and was among three people who were awarded the Prize in 2008, for discoveries that helped the world understand viruses wreaking havoc. Who is she? 

Answer : Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, for discovery of the human immunodeficiency virus

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