American Elizabeth H. Blackburn talks about winning the 2009 Nobel Prize in medicine, along with two other Americans, for discovering a key mechanism in the genetic operations of cells, inspiring new lines of research into cancer. (Oct. 5)
Wow. From a non-sciencey person, I actually understood what she said. I love it when scientists can explain their findings to laymen. Does this mean a cure for Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's in time to come?
dr.Blackburn, you are the hero in my heart
lephihung98 2 years ago
Congratulations ! What a great step forward in our understanding of such an important factor in diseases of ageing!
You sure have come a long way from Tasmania! Great that you have dual Aussie and US citizencxhip, from Liz, in Melbourne.
tradinter 2 years ago
Wow. From a non-sciencey person, I actually understood what she said. I love it when scientists can explain their findings to laymen. Does this mean a cure for Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's in time to come?
ling86 2 years ago
my telomere hero!!
swordofisis 2 years ago
*slow clap*
grit123 2 years ago
Congrats!!!!!!
CelticDragon0 2 years ago 2