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On Monday, the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, awarded US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering microRNA and its essential role in multicellular organism growth and survival.

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Their research, published in 2005, fundamentally changed the understanding of how mRNA interacts with the immune system, laying the foundation for the rapid development of effective vaccines against COVID-19.

The scientists discovered that modified mRNA could be used to block inflammatory reactions and increase protein production when delivered to cells, overcoming a major hurdle in therapeutic applications of mRNA technology.

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mRNA vaccines work by instructing cells to produce a specific protein, such as the coronavirus spike protein, which then triggers an immune response without the need for a live or attenuated virus.

The Nobel committee praised the "impressive flexibility and speed" of mRNA vaccine development, noting that over 13 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered globally, saving millions of lives.

Beyond COVID-19, the mRNA technology is now being explored for potential applications in treating other infectious diseases, developing cancer therapies, and creating personalized vaccines.

While mRNA vaccines have shown effectiveness against COVID-19, concerns have been raised about potential side effects, particularly the risk of myocarditis in young men. The technology is still relatively new, and long-term effects remain unknown. More research is needed to fully understand the safety profile and potential applications of mRNA-based therapies.

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The mRNA vaccines have been a game-changer in the fight against COVID-19, offering unprecedented protection and helping to curb the spread of the virus. This technology has the potential to revolutionize vaccine development for other diseases, potentially saving countless lives in the future. The rapid development and deployment of these vaccines showcase the power of scientific innovation in addressing global health crises.

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