Gary Ruvkun and Victor Ambros Win Nobel Prize in Medicine
US scientists Gary Ruvkun and Victor Ambros won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering microRNA, crucial in gene regulation affecting diseases like cancer. Ruvkun, from Harvard, likened the win to an 'earthquake'. Ambros, from the University of Massachusetts, learned of his Nobel honor unexpectedly through a reporter's call.
In Stockholm, Sweden, US scientists Gary Ruvkun from Harvard Medical School and Victor Ambros from the University of Massachusetts Medical School were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine.
Their groundbreaking discovery of microRNA has significantly advanced the understanding of gene regulation, impacting diseases like cancer and diabetes.
Ruvkun described winning the prestigious honor as 'an earthquake', conveying the magnitude of their achievement.
While attending the Nobel gala is a familiar experience for Ruvkun, it was Ambros who was surprised by the news, learning of his win from a Swedish Radio reporter.
Together, they will share the Nobel Prize, which includes a diploma, gold medal, and a one million dollar prize.
Their groundbreaking discovery of microRNA has significantly advanced the understanding of gene regulation, impacting diseases like cancer and diabetes.
Ruvkun described winning the prestigious honor as 'an earthquake', conveying the magnitude of their achievement.
While attending the Nobel gala is a familiar experience for Ruvkun, it was Ambros who was surprised by the news, learning of his win from a Swedish Radio reporter.
Together, they will share the Nobel Prize, which includes a diploma, gold medal, and a one million dollar prize.
