利根川進さん死去 86歳 日本人初のノーベル生理学・医学賞受賞
Why This Matters
The passing of Dr. Susumu Tonegawa marks a significant loss for the scientific community, as his pioneering work on immunoglobulin gene rearrangement paved the way for groundbreaking research in the field of immunology. His 1987 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine as the first Japanese laureate underscores the profound impact of his discoveries on modern medicine. Dr. Tonegawa's legacy will continue to inspire future generations of scientists and researchers.
体を守る免疫の一種「抗体」ができる仕組みを解明し1987年に日本人で初めてノーベル生理学・医学賞を受賞したアメリカのマサチューセッツ工科大学教授の利根川進さんが、今月11日亡くなりました。86歳でした。
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