An American immunologist won the Nobel Prize—but found out 20 hours late. Here’s the story

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Fred Ramsdell, a leading immunologist, has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine. He received the award while on a preplanned hiking trip in the Rocky Mountains, disconnected from his phone. His wife discovered the news upon regaining cell service. Ramsdell was later informed and expressed gratitude for the recognition of his work on T-cells.