The 2017 Nobel Prize for physiology and medicine went to three geneticists, Jeffrey Hall, Michael Rosbash, and Michael Young, who carried out studies on understanding the circadian rhythm, which may affect our risks of diseases, including cancer and heart disease.

Produced by: Tina Carmillia

Presented by: Tina Carmillia

This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories: 

Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  health and living,  genetics,  body clock,  circadian rhythm,  jet lag