[icegreentea2]

The Nobel Prize typically rewards basic research, not applied - look up who got the prize with respect polio vaccines if you're curious.

[ChemSpider]

Good point. In this case Katalin Karikó and Weismann are the frontrunners.

[Arete314159]

I've really been holding out hope for K. Karikó. She put up with such monumental struggles. Obviously the MRNA Covid vaccine is a huge "prize" and vindication for her, but I'd love to see even more. She deserves it.