Breaking Through

In "Breaking Through," Katalin Karikó shares her inspiring journey from her humble beginnings in postwar Hungary to becoming a Nobel Prize-winning biochemist whose pioneering research on messenger RNA led to the development of COVID-19 vaccines. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including skepticism and threats to her career, Karikó remained steadfast in her belief that mRNA could revolutionize medicine. This memoir not only highlights her scientific achievements but also serves as a broader commentary on the challenges of innovation in a world often resistant to new ideas.