Each December, Nobel Prizes are awarded to exceptional researchers who have reached the pinnacle of achievement in science. Hundreds of awards have been given, but some advances rise above the rest and deserve extra acclaim for their brilliance and impact. One hundred years ago, the discovery of insulin was one such breakthrough. The Nobel Prize for this triumph, awarded to Frederick Banting and John Macleod on
Dec. 10, 1923, also became famous for another reason.
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