Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for their groundbreaking discovery of microRNA, which is crucial in regulating gene activity.
The Nobel Assembly emphasized that Ambros and Ruvkun's discovery 'is proving to be fundamentally important for how organisms develop and function,' highlighting its implications in biological research.
The prize consists of 11 million Swedish kronor, approximately $1 million, granted from a bequest by Alfred Nobel, reinforcing the prestigious nature of the recognition.
This year’s announcements mark the beginning of the Nobel prizes season, which will highlight multiple disciplines, including physics, chemistry, literature, and peace.
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