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2024 Nobel Prizes Kick Off with Physiology or Medicine Winners

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-08T13:02:17.106383+05:30

- The **2024 Nobel Prizes** began on Oct. 7, honoring significant contributions to humanity. - The first award, in physiology or medicine, was given to American scientists **Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun** for their discovery of microRNAs. - Their research has revealed how microRNAs impact cellular behavior and contribute to health issues like cancer and heart disease. - The discovery of microRNAs has opened new possibilities for innovative therapeutic approaches to complex medical conditions. - Other Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, literature, peace, and economic sciences will be announced throughout the week. Source: [TIME](https://time.com/7065011/nobel-prize-2024-winners/)

The 2024 Nobel Prizes began on Oct. 7, honoring significant contributions to humanity.
The first award, in physiology or medicine, was given to American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNAs.
Their research has revealed how microRNAs impact cellular behavior and contribute to health issues like cancer and heart disease.
The discovery of microRNAs has opened new possibilities for innovative therapeutic approaches to complex medical conditions.
Other Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, literature, peace, and economic sciences will be announced throughout the week.

Source: TIME