Gary Ruvkun is a prominent figure in the world of genetics, whose groundbreaking work on microRNA paved the way for revolutionary advancements in gene regulation.After the initial discovery alongside Victor Ambros in the early 1990s, Ruvkun’s research, largely supported by NIH funding, has gradually transformed from a niche interest to a core aspect of modern biology, culminating in the 2024 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine.