In a remarkable celebration of scientific innovation, three Harvard scientists have been awarded the prestigious 2025 Breakthrough Prizes, an accolade often referred to as the "Oscars of Science." This year's award recognizes significant advancements in gene editing, multiple sclerosis (MS) research, and obesity treatments, highlighting the transformative power of scientific discovery.Among the honorees are Alberto Ascherio, who made groundbreaking strides in identifying Epstein-Barr virus as a leading cause of MS; Joel Habener, who contributed to the revolutionary GLP-1 treatments for obesity and diabetes; and David Liu, celebrated for his pioneering work in gene editing technologies.