Susumu Tonegawa Dies at 86; Nobel Laureate Showed How Antibodies Fight Infection

Susumu Tonegawa, the first Japanese scientist to win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, has passed away at the age of 86. He was renowned for his groundbreaking research on the immune system, specifically how antibodies fight infection. Tonegawa's work also extended to the field of neuroscience, where he made significant discoveries on how memories are stored, greatly advancing the understanding of brain function. His contributions have had a lasting impact on the scientific community, leaving a legacy of major breakthroughs in medicine and neuroscience.

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