Breakthrough Prizes 2025 Honor Harvard Scientists’ Achievements

The 2025 Breakthrough Prizes, often referred to as the “Oscars of Science,” recently honored three remarkable Harvard scientists for their groundbreaking contributions in the fields of gene editing, multiple sclerosis research, and obesity treatment.Alberto Ascherio’s pivotal work linked the Epstein-Barr virus to multiple sclerosis, providing a crucial understanding of this debilitating disease that affects millions globally.