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The winners of the prize conferred by the Israel-based Wolf Foundation are Professors Joan Steitz of Yale University, Lynne Maquat of the University of Rochester and Adrian Krainer of the Cold Spring Harbor laboratory.
The acclaimed prize, awarded for achievements in the interest of mankind, is given out each year in different categories of the arts and sciences, and laureates receive 100,000 dollars. The Israeli foundation has awarded the prize to 354 scientists and artists since its inception, and about a third of Wolf Prize laureates go on to receive Nobel Prizes as well. The prize is usually awarded at a ceremony held at Israel s Knesset, though this year s plans have not yet been announced.