This year, the prestigious Nobel prize goes to US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their pioneering work on microRNA (miRNA) — tiny bits of genetic material that act like on/off switches inside cells, helping to control what cells do and when they do it.

The US scientists were the first to discover microRNAs and how they exerted control on how genes are expressed differently in different tissues.

MicroRNAs play a crucial role in regulating genes, gene expression, the instructions for life, which makes them fundamental to how cells function.

Understanding microRNAs will lead to breakthroughs in treating diseases like cancer and epilepsy, but are also essential in healing.

Exosomes, which are key in cell-to-cell communication, carry miRNA, influencing gene expression in recipient cells. This exciting discovery brings exosomes into the spotlight for regenerative medicine, a field that is at the heart of aesthetic treatments.

As aesthetic practitioners, we’re benefitting from the forefront of scientific research! Exosomes, which contain microRNA, offer huge potential in regenerative treatments.

Exciting times ahead for the future of aesthetic medicine!

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