Nobel Prize winners in biology

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (sometimes loosely called biology) honors scientists who make groundbreaking discoveries about life processes. Winners have identified how nerves communicate, understood how our immune system fights infections, uncovered the mechanisms of DNA and genetics, and revealed how cells grow and develop. Their work often leads to advances in medicine, improving health and treating diseases. These discoveries deepen our understanding of living organisms and their functions, paving the way for new treatments and technologies that benefit society.