The Nobel Prize 2024 announcements began on Monday, October 7, highlighting groundbreaking contributions to humanity. The prestigious awards, which
The Nobel Prize 2024 announcements began on Monday, October 7, highlighting groundbreaking contributions to humanity. The prestigious awards, which include a medal, diploma, and a cash prize of $1.1 million, were established by Alfred Nobel to honour exceptional work across various fields.
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNAs.
These small molecules are essential for gene regulation and have paved the way for innovative research in understanding and treating diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Their research, which began in the 1990s using roundworms, revealed that microRNAs bind to messenger RNA and influence protein production, thus playing a vital role in cellular functions.
