Dr. Roger Kornberg

Dr. Roger Kornberg is a renowned scientist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2006 for his discoveries about how DNA is transcribed into RNA, a key step in gene expression. His research has revealed the detailed structure and function of the molecular machinery that reads genetic information in our cells. By understanding these processes, Kornberg has advanced our knowledge of cell biology, genetics, and the fundamental mechanisms that sustain life. His work helps explain how genes are turned on or off and has implications for understanding diseases and developing new therapies.