The researchers believed that this protein, which they called PER, somehow blocked the period gene during the day. These include one that attaches to PER, helping to block the period gene, and another that slows the buildup of the protein. Reactions“The field had long been speculating on this Nobel Prize. Five more awards will be announced in the coming days:■ The Nobel Prize in Physics will be announced on Tuesday in Sweden. ■ The Nobel Prize in Literature will be announced at a later date.

Source: New York Times October 02, 2017 09:38 UTC