Three Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine for Breakthroughs in Immune Tolerance
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Three Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine for Breakthroughs in Immune Tolerance

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their pioneering research on peripheral immune tolerance. Their findings are essential for understanding how the immune system differentiates between the body's own tissues and foreign invaders, paving the way for new treatments for autoimmune diseases. This recognition underscores the significance of their contributions to medical science.

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