On Monday, Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Their award acknowledges their fundamental discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance – a crucial mechanism that prevents our immune system from attacking our own body tissues.
Who were the winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
Last year, Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were celebrated for uncovering microRNA. These minuscule RNA molecules are vital for controlling how living organisms grow and operate, and understanding them helps explain when things go wrong.
When are the Remaining Nobel Prizes Announced?
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine marks the first of six highly anticipated awards presented annually. Each prize celebrates extraordinary advancements made by individuals or organizations in their respective fields.
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The Nobel Prize in Physics will be announced on Tuesday by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. In the previous year, John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton received the honor for their breakthroughs in machine learning, which paved the way for modern artificial intelligence by enabling computers to mimic human brain functions.
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On Wednesday, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry will be revealed by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The 2024 prize was awarded to Demis Hassabis, John Jumper, and David Baker for their pioneering efforts in using artificial intelligence to predict and even design novel protein structures.
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The Swedish Academy will announce the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday. Han Kang, the renowned author of “The Vegetarian,” became the first South Korean writer to win this prestigious award last year.
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The Nobel Peace Prize, presented by the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo, is scheduled for Friday. In 2024, Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization formed by atomic bomb survivors, was honored for their tireless dedication to global nuclear disarmament.
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Next Monday, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences will present the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Last year’s laureates, Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson, were recognized for their profound insights into how national institutions influence a country’s wealth and prosperity, and their origins.
You can watch all these significant announcements live through the Nobel Prize organization’s official broadcasts.