French researchers Francoise Barre-Sinoussi and Luc Montagnier and German scientist Harald zur Hausen have been jointly awarded the 2008 Nobel Prize for Medicine for discovering the AIDS virus and the role of viruses in cervical cancer respectively.
The German scientist received half of the 10 million kronor ($1.4 million) prize, while the two French researchers shared the other half.
The Nobel Prize is an international award administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden, for achievements in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace.
Each prize consists of a medal, personal diploma, and a cash award.
Image: A close up of the Nobel Prize medal
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