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Source: This post on Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024 has been created based on the article “ Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024: Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun win for discovery of microRNA” published in Indian Express on 8th October 2024.
Why in news?
Recently, Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024 awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun.
About the prize
1. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2024 was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun.
2. They were recognized for their groundbreaking discovery of microRNA and its role in regulating gene activity post-transcriptionally.
3. Importance of microRNA Discovery: MicroRNA is a small non-coding RNA molecule that plays a crucial role in gene regulation. This discovery provides a fundamental understanding of how gene activity is controlled within cells. The Nobel Assembly emphasized that this discovery is “fundamentally important for how organisms develop and function.”
4. Nobel Prize Announcements: The Nobel Prize in Medicine traditionally marks the first announcement in a series of Nobel categories each year. Additional Nobel Prizes across various fields will be revealed in the coming days.
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