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NIGMS Grantees Win 2024 Nobel Prize
Long-time grantees Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun awarded Nobel prize in physiology or medicine for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation, and David Baker awarded Nobel prize in chemistry for computational protein design.
Science for the Public
Strengthening public understanding and appreciation of science is a key NIGMS goal. As part of its efforts, the Institute provides free science education materials on a range of topics.
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Feedback Loop Blog
A catalyst for interaction with the scientific community
We’re greatly saddened to share that L. Tony Beck, Ph.D., died of natural causes on April 7, 2025, while on the NIH campus. He was heading to the job that defined the later part of his career, which was serving as the program director for the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program.
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Follow the process of discovery
We couldn’t survive without proteins. They’re essential molecules that provide cells with structure, aid in chemical reactions, support communication, and much more. Portion out protein numbers with us below!
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