What specifically was the Nobel Prize awarded for?
Stem cell research
Human genome mapping
Genome editing method
Protein folding
Answer
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 was awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna for the development of a method for genome editing. This revolutionary technique, known as CRISPR-Cas9, allows for precise modifications to the DNA of living organisms, offering immense potential in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology.
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