Irish, Japanese and Chinese scientists win Nobel Prize in Medicine
According to AP, on the afternoon of October 5 (Vietnam time), the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Medicine to three scientists: William Campbell, Satoshi Omura and Youyou Tu.
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Irish-born scientist Campbell and his Japanese colleague Omura have made discoveries that could lead to new treatments against infections caused by roundworm parasites.
Meanwhile, Chinese scientist Youyou Tu was honored for her discoveries related to new therapies against malaria.
Mr. Campbell and Mr. Omura will share half of the prize worth 8 million Swedish crowns (960,000 USD), while Mr. Youyou Tu will receive the other half./.
According to VIETNAM+