7-10-2024 (STOCKHOLM) In a landmark decision that underscores the importance of understanding the minutiae of genetic regulation, the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to American biologists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun. The duo’s groundbreaking work on microRNA has revolutionised our understanding of gene activity regulation, opening up new avenues for medical research and potential treatments.
The announcement, made on Monday in the Swedish capital, marks a significant milestone in the field of molecular biology. The Nobel committee lauded the scientists’ discovery as one that “revealed an entirely new dimension to gene regulation,” highlighting the far-reaching implications of their research.
