Joan Steitz.
Co-founder of RNA biology research
She discovered key mechanisms of RNA splicing and regulation.
Her work transformed molecular biology and genetics research.
In 1941, she was born in the USA.
In 1966, she earned her PhD in Biochemistry from Harvard University.
In 1970, she began groundbreaking research on RNA splicing.
1. RNA biology, studying how RNA regulates gene expression.
2. It helps understand genetic diseases and viral replication.
3. It supports drug development targeting RNA mechanisms.
Her research reshaped modern molecular biology.
She continues to mentor scientists and lead research programs.
She currently serves as Sterling Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University.
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