Gary Ruvkun MicroRNA Discovery: A Nobel Journey
In the world of gene regulation, Gary Ruvkun's microRNA discovery in the early 1990s marks a pivotal moment that would eventually lead to him receiving the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2024.Initially considered a niche finding by Ruvkun and his collaborator Victor Ambros, this breakthrough unveiled the essential role of microRNAs in guiding the complex processes of gene expression.