Three Scientists Win Nobel Prize In Medicine
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Trio of Researchers Awarded Nobel Prize for Groundbreaking Discovery of Immune Cells That Prevent Autoimmune Disease
Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi’s research revealed a new class of cells shaking up scientists’ understanding of the human immune system
The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded on Monday to three scientists for discovering how a particular kind of cell can stop the body's immune system from attacking itself.
Living with an autoimmune disease often means navigating a lifelong, complex condition. A recent study estimates that autoimmune diseases affect 400 to 600 million people worldwide, with the burden continuing to grow.