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After the Prize

October 7, 2008

Deutsche Welle interviewed Nobel Prize winners about their lives and work after winning the award.

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No matter which of the Nobel Prizes a person wins, the award, brings a series professional and personal changes.

Deutsche Welle spoke with several Nobel winners about their lives and work after receiving what is often viewed as the crowing achievement of a scientist's career.

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