Sir John B. Gurdon

Sir John B. Gurdon is a renowned British scientist known for his groundbreaking work in developmental biology. He discovered that mature cells can be reprogrammed to become pluripotent, meaning they can develop into any cell type, by transferring their nucleus into an enucleated egg. This finding challenged long-held beliefs about cell specialization and paved the way for advances in regenerative medicine. His research earned him the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, shared with Shinya Yamanaka. Gurdon’s work has significantly deepened our understanding of how cells develop and has opened new possibilities for treating diseases through cell reprogramming.