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 groundbreaking work on immunoglobulin gene rearrangement paved the way for a deeper understanding of the human immune system. His Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1987 was a milestone for Japanese scientists and a testament to the country's growing contributions to global scientific research. 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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