Awarding the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine to the pioneers of the discovery of micro RNA

Victor Ambrose and Gary Rowcon, two prominent scientists, won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the amazing discovery of microRNA and its vital role in regulating gene expression. This discovery has opened a new window towards a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms controlling biological processes.

According to Tekna Technology Media Scientific News Department, micro RNAs are small RNA molecules that bind to messenger RNA, prevent their translation into protein, and thus regulate the expression of genes. The discovery of these small molecules created a huge revolution in molecular biology and revolutionized our understanding of how the expression of genes is controlled in cells.

By precisely regulating the expression of genes, micro RNAs play a key role in biological processes including growth, development and response to environmental stimuli. Dysfunction of microRNAs is associated with a wide range of diseases including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases and autoimmune disorders. Considering the key role of micro RNAs in diseases, these molecules have been proposed as new targets for the development of new drugs.

In the 1980s, Ambrose and Rovkon accidentally discovered microRNAs during their studies on the worm Elegance. They discovered that a specific type of small RNA can affect the expression of other genes. This discovery initiated extensive research in this field and was quickly extended to other living organisms, including humans. By measuring the level of micro RNAs in the blood or body tissues, it is possible to diagnose some diseases early. Also, micro RNAs can be new targets for the development of new drugs. By manipulating the activity of micro RNAs, diseases such as cancer can be treated.

The discovery of micro RNAs has been one of the most important achievements of molecular biology in recent decades. This discovery has revolutionized our understanding of the mechanisms of gene expression regulation and opened new perspectives in the field of medicine and biology. The awarding of the Nobel Prize in Medicine to Ambrose and Rovkon is a recognition of the importance of this discovery and its impact on the advancement of science.