Summary
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers who found how the immune system works without harming the body's own cells. The winners are Shimon Sakaguchi from Japan and Mary Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell from the US, and their work is leading to new treatments for diseases like cancer and autoimmune conditions.
Key Facts
- The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine recognized discoveries about the immune system.
- Shimon Sakaguchi from Japan, and Mary Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell from the US, received the award.
- They found immune system "security guards" that prevent attacks on the body's own cells.
- This research is paving the way for new treatments for autoimmune diseases and cancer.
- The prize comes with a fund of 11 million Swedish kronor, approximately £870,000.
- The Nobel Committee highlighted the importance of their discoveries in understanding immune system functions.
