Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:48am on 09 Oct 2024,Wednesday International
David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on protein structures. Baker received recognition for computational protein design, while Hassabis and Jumper were honored for predicting protein structures. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded them the prestigious prize, valued at 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.1 million). Their achievements advance the understanding of proteins, a crucial area in medicine and biotechnology. The award ceremony will take place in Stockholm on December 10, where the winners will receive their medals from the Swedish king.
