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And the Nobel prize went to... the discovery of the green fluorescent protein (GFP).
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/chemistry/laureates/2008/
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/chemistry/laureates/2008/
chemisttree said:Ewww! Yuck! The Chemistry Prize is again plagued by biological contaminants...
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by Alfred Nobel in 1895. It is awarded annually to scientists who have made significant contributions in the field of chemistry.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry can be awarded to individuals or groups of up to three people who have made outstanding achievements in the field of chemistry. The nominees are selected by a committee of experts and the final decision is made by the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is awarded for outstanding contributions in the field of chemistry, including discoveries, inventions, or improvements in the understanding of chemical processes. The work must have a significant impact on the field and be of great benefit to humanity.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is worth 9 million Swedish kronor (approximately $1 million USD) and is shared between the winners, if there is more than one. Each winner also receives a medal and a diploma.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is usually announced in early October each year, along with the other Nobel Prizes. The award ceremony takes place on December 10th, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.