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Shimon Amir explains the significance of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
October 13, 2017
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The 2017 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash, and Michael W. Young for their work on the molecular mechanisms that control circadian rhythms. For CSBN researcher Shimon Amir, this is a major area of expertise and ongoing investigation, particularly the role of these biological clocks in the behavior of complex organisms. In this Concordia news item, Dr. Amir highlights the scientific significance of this award.