Who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology/ Medicine of 2021?
International Current Affairs / International Awards — Multiple-choice practice
- A. Sir Martin Evans and John Sulston
- B. Arthur L. Horwich
- C. Napoleone Ferrara
- D. David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian
Correct answer
David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian
Explanation
Explanation Among Patapoutian's first major discoveries was the identification of the cold-sensing ion channel TRPM8 . His research also led to the discovery of TRPA1 (the so-called wasabi receptor), which acts as a sensor for noxious stimuli, including cold and pain.
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