Mon Oct 07 10:48:53 UTC 2024: ## Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for Discoveries About MicroRNAs
**Stockholm, Sweden -** The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet today announced that the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to **Victor Ambros** and **Gary Ruvkun** “for their discoveries concerning microRNAs and their role in regulating gene expression.”
Ambros, a Professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and Ruvkun, a Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, are pioneers in the field of microRNA research. Their groundbreaking work, which began in the late 1990s, has revolutionized our understanding of how genes are controlled.
MicroRNAs are tiny molecules that play a crucial role in gene regulation, influencing a wide range of biological processes, including development, immunity, and disease. Ambros’s initial discovery of microRNAs in the nematode worm *Caenorhabditis elegans* paved the way for Ruvkun’s subsequent research, which revealed the intricate mechanisms by which these molecules regulate gene expression.
The Nobel Assembly recognized the profound impact of Ambros and Ruvkun’s discoveries, stating that “their findings have opened up new avenues for understanding and treating human diseases.”
This prestigious award underscores the significance of their work and highlights the transformative power of fundamental scientific research.
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