Gary Ruvkun’s groundbreaking work in the 1990s when he discovered microRNA has profoundly reshaped our understanding of gene regulation.This pivotal discovery, which he made alongside Victor Ambros, ultimately led to their recognition with the 2024 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine.
Tag: RNA therapeutics
microRNA Discovery: Gary Ruvkun’s Nobel Journey
The groundbreaking discovery of microRNA in the early 1990s marked a paradigm shift in our understanding of gene regulation, particularly through the pioneering work of Nobel laureate Gary Ruvkun and his collaborator Victor Ambros.Their meticulous research using the model organism C.