The discovery of microRNA allows manipulation of gene activation and suppression within cells, which is critical for controlling protein production that regulates the body’s functions.
Ambros remarked on the serendipitous nature of their discovery, saying it was initially overlooked as 'schmutz' before emerging as a significant finding in genetic research.
This award acknowledges a breakthrough that could lead to the next generation of disease treatments, adding a vital level of genetic control to existing medical science.
The previous Nobel Prize recipients highlighted RNA's growing importance, especially in relation to mRNA vaccines that transformed responses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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