While the Nobel Prizes will be awarded tomorrow, December 10, 2024, in Stockholm, This is Beirut presents an exclusive interview with Victor Ambros, the 2024 Nobel Prize Laureate in Medicine. Ambros was awarded for his discovery of microRNAs — tiny molecules that have revolutionized our understanding of the genome and paved the way for new breakthroughs, not only in biology but especially in medicine.
When, in 1993, Ambros identified a particular molecule, lin-4, he could not have imagined that he was laying the foundation for a scientific revolution. These microRNAs, invisible to the naked eye, are now considered the architects of biology, orchestrating essential processes within our cells. But what do these small, yet powerful, molecules really do? And what impact will they have on the medicine of tomorrow?
In this interview conducted by Alain E. Andrea, Victor Ambros reveals the behind-the-scenes story of this unexpected discovery, the doubts he encountered and the evolution of his research. Beyond science, he also discusses the ethical and technological challenges we face, as these biotechnologies, based on this discovery, open new frontiers — and raise new questions.
Don’t miss this unique moment of sharing with a pioneer of modern biology, on December 10, on This is Beirut. An essential read for understanding a major turning point in 21st-century medicine.
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