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What is the focus of Ruvkun's Nobel-winning research?

  • Gene splicing

  • MicroRNA

  • Protein synthesis

  • Cell division

Answer

MicroRNA is the focus of Ruvkun's Nobel-winning research. MicroRNAs are small non-coding RNA molecules that regulate gene expression by binding to the 3' untranslated region of target mRNAs, leading to their degradation or translational repression. Ruvkun's work has elucidated the role of microRNAs in various biological processes, including development, metabolism, and disease.
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