Description: (American Biologist, Geneticist and Winner of 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine)
Michael Warren Young is a renowned American biologist and geneticist recognized for his groundbreaking research in chronobiology. Over a span of three decades, he has focused on studying genetically controlled patterns of sleep and wakefulness in Drosophila melanogaster. At Rockefeller University, Young's lab has identified key genes involved in regulating the internal clock responsible for circadian rhythms, such as the period, timeless, and doubletime genes. His significant contributions in this field led to him being awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.