Mon Oct 07 13:32:31 UTC 2024: ## Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Scientists for Discovery of MicroRNAs
**Stockholm, Sweden** – American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their groundbreaking discovery of microRNAs and their role in gene regulation. The prestigious award was announced by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet on Monday.
The Nobel Assembly cited the duo’s discovery of a new class of small RNA molecules, microRNAs, as a crucial breakthrough in understanding gene regulation. These molecules play a vital role in controlling gene expression, a fundamental process for the development and function of multicellular organisms, including humans.
“Their remarkable discovery unveiled a completely new principle of gene regulation, essential for multicellular organisms, including humans,” stated the Assembly.
The Nobel Prize in Medicine is one of the most coveted awards in the scientific community. The winners are selected by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and receive a prize of 11 million Swedish kronor (approximately $1.1 million).
This year’s award highlights the crucial role of microRNAs in various biological processes and paves the way for further research into their potential applications in medicine and biotechnology.
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