The discovery of microRNA wins the 2024 physiology Nobel Prize
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Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering microRNAs, tiny RNA snippets that control protein production in cells. Their research on a small worm revealed an unexpected mechanism of gene regulation. MicroRNAs play crucial roles in various diseases, including cancer and eye disorders. This discovery has significant implications for understanding cell differentiation and specialization, potentially leading to new medical applications. The prize includes an award of approximately $1 million to be shared between the two scientists.
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