Marshall W. Nirenberg

賞

1. 1967

   カナダ・ガードナー国際賞

   生物学

   In recognition of his contributions to our understanding of the mechanisms of protein synthesis. His work demonstrated the validity of concepts of the role of various nucleic acid species in the cell. He initiated and pursued studies which eventually led to a complete understanding of the chemical basis of the genetic code.

2. 1968

   ラスカー賞 — アルバート・ラスカー基礎医学研究賞

   生物学

   For deciphering the genetic code.

3. 1968

   ノーベル賞 — 医学

   生物学

   for their interpretation of the genetic code and its function in protein synthesis