When she was at graduate school in the 1970s, Dr. Katalin Kariko learned about something that would become a career-defining obsession: mRNA. She believed in the potential of the molecule, but for de...Show More
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epekilis recommended:Jun 17th, 2021
Inspirational story about the scientist behind the Pfizer vaccine. Emphasizes the importance of pure scientific research with no obvious use. I think it said she started working on the base science in 1978, so actually the vaccine didn’t come out of nowhere in an instant. It’s just that nobody wa...Show More
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write2tg recommended:Jun 16th, 2021
Extraordinary! Dr. Katalin Karikó seems so humble and unassuming yet she is perhaps the most powerful scientist of modern times. It is rare for a scientist to live long enough to see their work in action. But her work applied for developing the Pfizer Biotech vaccine has changed the world (almost - ...Show More
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mm recommended:Jun 12th, 2021
An incredible story about the scientist that discovered mRNA’s incredible abilities as vaccination tool that eventually led to the Pfizer vaccine. From smuggling money to the US in her daughters teddy bear to being dejected by everyone, her persistence paid off and is the reason why we’re protected ...Show More
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