Dr. Michael Rosbash

Dr. Michael Rosbash is an American biologist noted for his research on circadian rhythms, which are the body’s natural internal clocks that regulate sleep and wake cycles. His groundbreaking work, alongside his colleagues, uncovered the molecular mechanisms that control these rhythms in fruit flies. This research has profound implications for understanding how our biological clocks influence health and behavior. In 2017, Rosbash, along with Jeffrey Hall and Michael Young, received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their contributions to this important field, enhancing our knowledge of how living organisms adapt to the natural cycles of day and night.