Nobel Prize recognizes discoveries on immune system self-tolerance

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Nobel Prize awarded for discoveries explaining how the immune system distinguishes self from non-self, preventing attacks on the body. The prize honors Shimon Sakaguchi, Mary Brunkow, and Fred Ramsdell for identifying immune "security guards" that eliminate potentially harmful immune cells. This work is crucial for understanding autoimmune diseases. Their research has opened new avenues for treating conditions like cancer and autoimmune disorders, with the winners sharing an 11 million Swedish kronor prize.


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