From the author of the National Jewish Book Award Finalist Bartali\'s Bicycle comes the story of unsung hero Katalin Karikó, the scientist whose research of mRNA led to the world-altering development of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Karikó, a time line, and more information about mRNA..
Includes a note from Dr.
But with her unshakable will, she was ready to face the challenge.
Then, the Covid-19 pandemic hit, and Kati and her work were thrust into the spotlight.
There was just one problem--no one else believed her.
She knew that, with work, she could teach one of the building blocks of life, messenger RNA, to fight off harmful viruses.
After facing many challenges, including lack of research funding and harsh immigration policies, Kati and her family uprooted from Hungary and moved to America, where she became a top researcher.
Katalin had to learn English while attending university, but she worked hard until she became a doctor.
When she was young, Katalin Karikó decided she would study science--even though she had never even met a scientist! But she was determined to learn as much as she could about the human body, and once she made a decision, she stuck with it.
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Perfect for readers who love science, STEM, and books like Dr.
From the author of the National Jewish Book Award Finalist Bartali\'s Bicycle comes the story of unsung hero Katalin Karikó, the scientist whose research of mRNA led to the world-altering development of the Covid-19 vaccine
