Michael W. Young
Nobel Prize laureate in Medicine 2017
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Michael W. Young, born on March 28, 1949, in Miami, Florida, is an American biologist known for his contributions to understanding the molecular mechanisms controlling circadian rhythms. In 2017, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his discoveries in this field. His work has shed light on how organisms regulate their biological cycles in response to changes in light and darkness. Young is also a professor at Rockefeller University, where he continues his research on the biology of rhythms.
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- Who is Michael W. Young?
- Michael W. Young, born on March 28, 1949, in Miami, Florida, is an American biologist known for his contributions to understanding the molecular mechanisms controlling circadian rhythms. In 2017, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his discoveries in this field. His work has shed light on how organisms regulate their biological cycles in response to changes in light and darkness. Young is also a professor at Rockefeller University, where he continues his research on the biology of rhythms.
- In what year did Michael W. Young win the Nobel Prize?
- 2017 — Medicine