Nobel-Winning Couple: Equal Partners in Science, Unequal in Recognition

Victor Ambros and Rosalind Lee, a married scientific duo, discovered microRNA in C. elegans, initially thought to be unique to the species. However, further research by their collaborator Gary Ruvkun revealed these molecules in various animals, indicating their ancient and widespread nature. Despite their equal contributions, the Nobel Prize committee did not recognize them equally, highlighting gender disparities in scientific recognition.