Breaking Through

"Breaking Through" is the remarkable autobiography of Katalin Karikó, a biochemist who hails from humble beginnings in communist Hungary and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2023. In this captivating work, she recounts her tireless pursuit of becoming a scientist and the challenges she had to overcome along the way. Karikó describes her beginnings in a small, simple home without running water and the years of struggle in an often hostile environment, where she stood up for her beliefs and her vision of a revolutionary molecular discovery. Her determination and faith in the transformative power of science ultimately led to the development of mRNA vaccines, which played a crucial role in combating the pandemic. "Breaking Through" is not only a personal story but also an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance, friendship, and loyalty in science.