What is microRNA? Nobel-winning discovery explained
- Posted on October 7, 2024
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What is microRNA? Nobel-winning discovery explained
US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering microRNA, a genetic switch crucial for gene regulation. Initially overlooked, their discovery has potential applications in treating diseases like cancer and viruses, though practical treatments are still in development.