STOCKHOLM: The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute has awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine to scientists Victor Ambrose and Gary Ruvkun. The duo has been recognized for their groundbreaking discovery of microRNA, a key element in understanding how gene activity is regulated in the body.
Their pioneering work has provided fundamental insights into molecular biology, offering a deeper understanding of how genes control cellular processes. This discovery has had significant implications for the study of genetics, opening new avenues in medical research and treatment.
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their pivotal contributions to the development of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Their research on mRNA technology was instrumental in the creation of life-saving vaccines during the pandemic, revolutionizing the field of immunology and public health.