Editorial

15:00 JST, October 7, 2025

It is a magnificent achievement in the field of immunology research, a source of pride for Japan. We would like to commend them for persevering through headwinds, staying true to their convictions and achieving significant results.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to three researchers, including Shimon Sakaguchi, a specially appointed professor at the University of Osaka. A body is sometimes mistakenly harmed by its own immune system, and the award recognizes their groundbreaking discoveries regarding the mechanism that prevents the immune system from doing such harm.

T cells, a type of immune cell, are produced in the thymus. While their role is to protect the body from “enemies” like bacteria and viruses, they can sometimes mistakenly attack the body itself, causing autoimmune........

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