The 2021 winner of the Nobel Prize in medicine, Ardem Patapoutian speaks of his love for science, why he wishes he had an MD, and the importance of getting out of the lab to inspire young people. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2021 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39429349/ https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/2021/press-release/ Piezo1 and Piezo2 are essential components of distinct mechanically activated cation channels https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20813920/ PIEZOs mediate neuronal sensing of blood pressure and the baroreceptor reflex https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aau6324 PIEZO Ion Channels in Cardiovascular Functions and Diseases https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.123.322798 You may also like: Hear John Mandrola, MD, with his summary and perspective on the top cardiology news each week, on This Week in Cardiology https://www.medscape.com/twic Questions or feedback, please contact
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