02:12American biologists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were jointly awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine by the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm on Monday.
The scientists received the 115th physiology and medicine award "for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation."
"The seminal discovery of microRNA has introduced a new and unexpected mechanism of gene regulation. MicroRNAs are important for our understanding of embryological development, normal cell physiology and diseases such as cancer," said
"As an example, tumors often pattern microRNA networks in order to grow," he continued. "Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have jointly been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for this very discovery."
MicroRNAs are tiny strands of genetic material that play a large role in controlling the activity of genes within our cells. Ambros and Ruvkun's discovery revealed that microRNAs are crucial for the proper functioning of cells and can influence everything from development to disease - this means that understanding microRNAs could lead to new ways to treat illnesses.
Since the establishment of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1901, 277 people have received it in recognition of their achievements.
Biggest award for smallest discovery! American biologists receive 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in Stockholm for microRNA work
American biologists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were jointly awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine by the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm on Monday.
The scientists received the 115th physiology and medicine award "for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation."
"The seminal discovery of microRNA has introduced a new and unexpected mechanism of gene regulation. MicroRNAs are important for our understanding of embryological development, normal cell physiology and diseases such as cancer," said
"As an example, tumors often pattern microRNA networks in order to grow," he continued. "Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have jointly been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for this very discovery."
MicroRNAs are tiny strands of genetic material that play a large role in controlling the activity of genes within our cells. Ambros and Ruvkun's discovery revealed that microRNAs are crucial for the proper functioning of cells and can influence everything from development to disease - this means that understanding microRNAs could lead to new ways to treat illnesses.
Since the establishment of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1901, 277 people have received it in recognition of their achievements.
American biologists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were jointly awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine by the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm on Monday.
The scientists received the 115th physiology and medicine award "for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation."
"The seminal discovery of microRNA has introduced a new and unexpected mechanism of gene regulation. MicroRNAs are important for our understanding of embryological development, normal cell physiology and diseases such as cancer," said
"As an example, tumors often pattern microRNA networks in order to grow," he continued. "Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have jointly been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for this very discovery."
MicroRNAs are tiny strands of genetic material that play a large role in controlling the activity of genes within our cells. Ambros and Ruvkun's discovery revealed that microRNAs are crucial for the proper functioning of cells and can influence everything from development to disease - this means that understanding microRNAs could lead to new ways to treat illnesses.
Since the establishment of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1901, 277 people have received it in recognition of their achievements.