MicroRNA Discovery: Gary Ruvkun’s Road to the 2024 Nobel Prize
In the realm of gene regulation, the discovery of microRNA has revolutionized our understanding of how genes express themselves, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in RNA therapies.Originally uncovered by scientists Gary Ruvkun and Victor Ambros in the early 1990s, microRNAs serve as crucial regulators in cellular processes, a revelation that ultimately led to the duo receiving the esteemed Nobel Prize in 2024.
