Ada Yonath is a very smart lady who does very cool things with very tiny things called molecules. These molecules are so tiny that we can't see them with our eyes, but Ada uses special machines called microscopes to see them.
Ada wanted to understand how these tiny molecules, called ribosomes, work. Ribosomes are like little factories inside our cells that make proteins, which are like building blocks for our bodies. For example, proteins help our hearts pump blood and our skin stay firm and healthy.
To see how ribosomes work, Ada had to study them very closely. She discovered that ribosomes are made up of tiny pieces called atoms. She also found out how these atoms fit together to make the ribosome work like a machine.
By studying ribosomes, Ada has helped scientists understand how proteins are made in the body. This is important because it can help us understand and treat diseases that have to do with protein problems, like Alzheimer's and cystic fibrosis. Ada is a really smart lady who has helped us learn a lot about how our bodies work!