Nobel Prize laureates (including Daniel Nathans, Carol Greider)

Nobel Prize laureates Daniel Nathans and Carol Greider were recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries in genetics. Nathans helped develop techniques to study DNA, allowing scientists to cut and analyze genes precisely. Greider, along with Elizabeth Blackburn, discovered how the enzyme telomerase maintains the ends of chromosomes (telomeres), which protect our genetic information during cell division. Their work deepened understanding of aging and cancer, opening new avenues for medical research. Overall, their contributions have advanced knowledge of the fundamental processes controlling our DNA, with significant implications for health and disease treatment.