MicroRNA research has emerged as a groundbreaking field that delves into the intricate mechanisms of gene regulation, significantly impacting our understanding of various biological processes.Pioneered by Nobel laureate Gary Ruvkun in the early 1990s, this area of study, which initially received modest attention, has garnered increasing recognition for its implications on health and disease, culminating in the 2024 Nobel Prize for Ruvkun and his collaborator.