American scientists David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Medicine on October 04, 2021. for discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch which the award-giving body said could pave the way for new painkillers.
They have been honoured for the discovery of receptors in the skin that sense temperature and touch and could pave the way for new painkillers. The prestigious award comes with a gold medal and 10 million Swedish kronor (over $1.14 million).
