was born in a small Hungarian town, the daughter of a butcher and a bookkeeper, with a humble upbringing far removed from her groundbreaking mRNA research. Facing rejection and setbacks, Karikó remained steadfast in her belief in the potential of mRNA, eventually collaborating with Weissman to develop groundbreaking mRNA technology. Despite initial lack of recognition, their work laid the foundation for life-saving vaccines, demonstrating scientific progress through real-world impact. Karikó’s dedication to her work, refusal to bow to adversity, and commitment to sharing scientific knowledge reflect her remarkable journey from immigrant scientist to pioneering researcher.
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