Niels Kaj Jerne
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Who was Niels Kaj Jerne?
Danish immunologist who won the 1984 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his theories on immune system regulation and antibody diversity.
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Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine | 1984 | for theories concerning the specificity in development and control of the immune system and the discovery of the principle for production of monoclonal antibodies |
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