Yoshinori Ohsumi

Yoshinori Ohsumi is a Japanese scientist renowned for his pioneering research on autophagy, a vital process where cells break down and recycle their own components. His work uncovered the mechanisms by which cells clear out damaged or unnecessary parts, maintaining cellular health. This discovery has significant implications for understanding diseases like cancer, neurodegeneration, and infections. In 2016, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his insights, which have opened up new avenues for medical research and potential treatments.