How to Win the Nobel Prize: An Unexpected Life in Science
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"How to Win the Nobel Prize: An Unexpected Life in Science" is a memoir by Nobel Prize–winning scientist J. Michael Bishop that recounts his unconventional journey in biomedical research and offers insights into the nature of scientific discovery.
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| How to Win the Nobel Prize: An Unexpected Life in Science canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: How to Win the Nobel Prize: An Unexpected Life in Science Context triple: [J. Michael Bishop, hasWrittenWork, How to Win the Nobel Prize: An Unexpected Life in Science]
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Asimov's New Guide to Science
Asimov's New Guide to Science is a comprehensive, accessible popular science book by Isaac Asimov that explains major scientific concepts and the history of scientific discovery for general readers.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: How to Win the Nobel Prize: An Unexpected Life in Science Target entity description: "How to Win the Nobel Prize: An Unexpected Life in Science" is a memoir by Nobel Prize–winning scientist J. Michael Bishop that recounts his unconventional journey in biomedical research and offers insights into the nature of scientific discovery.
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A.
The Intelligent Man's Guide to Science
The Intelligent Man's Guide to Science is a comprehensive popular science book by Isaac Asimov that explains major scientific concepts and the history of scientific thought for general readers.
-
B.
Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!
Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! is a popular autobiographical collection of humorous and insightful anecdotes by physicist Richard Feynman, showcasing his curious, irreverent approach to science and life.
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C.
The Scientist as Rebel (book)
The Scientist as Rebel is a collection of essays by physicist and mathematician Freeman Dyson that explores science, religion, ethics, and the role of dissent in scientific progress.
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D.
Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track: The Letters of Richard P. Feynman
Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track: The Letters of Richard P. Feynman is a curated collection of personal and professional correspondence by physicist Richard Feynman, edited by his daughter Michelle Feynman, offering insight into his character, ideas, and life.
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E.
Asimov's New Guide to Science
Asimov's New Guide to Science is a comprehensive, accessible popular science book by Isaac Asimov that explains major scientific concepts and the history of scientific discovery for general readers.
- F. None of above. chosen
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book
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memoir ⓘ |
| about |
history of modern biomedical science
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research culture in American universities ⓘ |
| aboutEvent | award of the Nobel Prize to J. Michael Bishop ⓘ |
| author | J. Michael Bishop ⓘ |
| awardContext | Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describes |
path to winning a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
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unconventional scientific career ⓘ |
| fieldDiscussed |
biomedicine
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cancer research ⓘ virology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
nature of scientific discovery
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personal experiences in science ⓘ research process in biomedical science ⓘ |
| genre |
autobiography
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scientific memoir ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | first-person narrative ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
career development in science
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ethics of scientific practice ⓘ impact of basic research ⓘ mentorship in research ⓘ serendipity in science ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers
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scientists ⓘ students interested in science ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
J. Michael Bishop
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Nobel Prize ⓘ biomedical research ⓘ scientific discovery ⓘ |
| narrativeForm | retrospective life story ⓘ |
| narrativeScope | from early life to Nobel Prize recognition ⓘ |
| portrays |
challenges in scientific research careers
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life of a working scientist ⓘ |
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Nobel Prize laureates
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surface form:
Nobel laureates
oncogene research ⓘ |
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Subject: How to Win the Nobel Prize: An Unexpected Life in Science Description of subject: "How to Win the Nobel Prize: An Unexpected Life in Science" is a memoir by Nobel Prize–winning scientist J. Michael Bishop that recounts his unconventional journey in biomedical research and offers insights into the nature of scientific discovery.
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subject surface form:
John Michael Bishop