Nobel Prize 2021: In the field of medicine, the prize has been announced jointly to David Julius and Ardem Pataputian. Both American scientists are being awarded for their discovery of the receptor for temperature and touch. The names of these winners were announced today by the Secretary-General of the Nobel Committee, Thomas Perlman.
BREAKING NEWS:
The 2021 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian “for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch.” pic.twitter.com/gB2eL37IV7— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 4, 2021
This year’s Nobel Prize winners explain that heat, cold, and touch can initiate signals in our nervous system. Identified ion channels are important for many physiological processes and pathological conditions.
Learn more about the 2021 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine
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Advanced information: https://t.co/IrQHdsvNff pic.twitter.com/IOaXGPytb8— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 4, 2021
Scientist Ardem Pataputian with his son Luca was watching the press conference of the Nobel Prize Committee when the awards were announced. When the awards were announced, happiness was clearly visible on both of their faces.
