Dr. Michael W. Young

Dr. Michael W. Young is an American biologist renowned for his research on circadian rhythms, the natural processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle in organisms. In the late 1980s, he discovered key genes responsible for these rhythms in fruit flies, which helped uncover the molecular mechanisms behind biological clocks. His work has implications for understanding human health, sleep disorders, and how our bodies respond to changes in light and time. In 2017, Dr. Young was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, recognizing his significant contributions to our understanding of timekeeping in living organisms.