Editing Mary E. Brunkow (section)

== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ==
'''Q1. What is Dr. Mary E. Brunkow known for?'''

She co-discovered the genetic basis for '''regulatory T cells''', explaining how the immune system prevents autoimmunity.

'''Q2. When did she win the Nobel Prize?'''

She received the '''[[Nobel Prize|2025 Nobel Prize]] in Physiology or Medicine''', shared with Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi. ''(source: Reuters)''

'''Q3. Why is her work important?'''

It opened the door to new treatments for autoimmune diseases and improved understanding of immune balance.

'''Q4. What gene did she identify?'''

The '''FOXP3 gene''', crucial for the function of regulatory T cells.

'''Q5. How has this discovery affected medicine?'''

It has led to new therapeutic strategies that can fine-tune the immune response — calming it in autoimmune diseases or boosting it against cancer.
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