The first announcement will be for the Medicine Prize, which is given to scientists who have made major discoveries in the field of medicine or human health. This year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology is expected to go to research related to hormones that control mental desire to eat.
The award will be announced from Sweden’s Karolinska Institute at around 3:00 PM. The winner will receive 11 million Swedish kronor (approximately Rs 9 crore), a gold medal, and a certificate. The prizes will be presented in Stockholm on 10 December.
Experts believe that this year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine could go to scientists who discovered and developed research on the hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) — a breakthrough that changed the way the world tackles obesity and diabetes.
At a time when over one billion people worldwide are struggling with obesity, GLP-1–based research paved the way for life-changing drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. The social and medical impact of these treatments makes GLP-1 research a strong contender for the Nobel Prize.
However, since many scientists contributed to this field, it’s hard to say who might receive the honour. Some frequently mentioned names include Jens Juul Holst (Denmark), Joel Habener (Harvard University), Daniel Drucker (Canada), and Svetlana Mojsov (US, originally from Yugoslavia).
Additionally, Japanese researchers Kenji Kangawa and Masayasu Kojima, who discovered the hunger hormone ghrelin, are also seen as potential Nobel contenders.
Nobel Prize 2025 Schedule
Physiology or Medicine: Monday, October 6
Physics: Tuesday, October 7
Literature: Thursday, October 9
Peace: Friday, October 10
Economy: Monday, 13 October
2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for discovering microRNA (micro ribonucleic acid).
MicroRNAs help explain how cells in the body are formed and how they function. The two genetic scientists discovered microRNA in 1993. Human genes are made up of DNA and RNA, and microRNA is a small but important part of RNA.
This genetic component has evolved in the genomes of multicellular organisms for more than 500 million years. So far, scientists have identified over 1,000 different microRNA genes in humans.
Har Gobind Khorana;
Indian-American scientist Har Gobind Khorana has received the Nobel Prize. He received this honor in 1968. He made discoveries related to the genetic code, which explains how proteins are formed in our body. This discovery changed the world of medicine and helped in cancer treatment, drug development, and genetic engineering.
His discovery explained how DNA creates proteins, which are essential for the body. This opened the way for new medicines and treatment of diseases. 12 people connected to India have won Nobel Prizes, but in medicine, only Khorana has received this award.
How will it be announced?
· The Nobel Committee of Sweden's Karolinska Institute will select the winners. The committee's 5 members will review thousands of nominations.
· Committee Secretary Thomas Perlmann will call the winners and then the announcement will be made.
· It can be watched live on nobelprize.org website, YouTube or social media.
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