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Japan Prize award ceremony

Zhijian "James" Chen, professor of molecular biology at the University of Texas, poses for a photo during an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 14, 2026, after winning the Japan Prize for discovery of the nucleic acid sensing mechanism by the innate immune system. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

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Japan Prize award ceremony

Shizuo Akira, professor of life science at the University of Osaka, poses for a photo during an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 14, 2026, after winning the Japan Prize for discovery of the nucleic acid sensing mechanism by the innate immune system. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

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Nobel laureate Sakaguchi donates items to Nobel museum

Photo taken on Dec. 9, 2025, shows an illustration and other items related to popular Japanese comic "Cells at Work!" at the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm, donated by Shimon Sakaguchi, University of Osaka professor and co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. Sakaguchi was recognized for his team's groundbreaking discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel laureate Sakaguchi donates items to Nobel museum

Photo taken on Dec. 9, 2025, shows an illustration and other items related to popular Japanese comic "Cells at Work!" at the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm, donated by Shimon Sakaguchi, University of Osaka professor and co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. Sakaguchi was recognized for his team's groundbreaking discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, alongside his wife, Noriko, attends a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 7, 2025, a day after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with two American scientists, for "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, smiles at a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 7, 2025, a day after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with two American scientists, for "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, alongside his wife, Noriko, pose for photos in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 7, 2025, a day after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with two American scientists, for "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, attends a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 7, 2025, a day after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with two American scientists, for "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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[Breaking News]Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

SUITA, Japan, Oct. 7 Kyodo - Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, attends a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 7, 2025, a day after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with two American scientists for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check. (Kyodo)

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 7 Kyodo - Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, attends a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture in western Japan, on Oct. 6, 2025, after the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute announced that he won this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly with U.S. scientists Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell, for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check. (Kyodo)

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, alongside his wife, Noriko, attends a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 7, 2025, a day after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with two American scientists, for "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, alongside his wife, Noriko, attends a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 7, 2025, a day after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with two American scientists, for "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, alongside his wife, Noriko, pose for photos in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 7, 2025, a day after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with two American scientists, for "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, alongside his wife, Noriko, attends a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 7, 2025, a day after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with two American scientists, for "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, poses alongside his wife Noriko for photos in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 7, 2025, after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with two American scientists the previous night for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, attends a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 7, 2025, a day after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with two American scientists for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, attends a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture in western Japan, on Oct. 6, 2025, after the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute announced that he won this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly with U.S. scientists Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell, for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, attends a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture in western Japan, on Oct. 6, 2025, after the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute announced that he won this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly with U.S. scientists Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell, for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Combined photo shows Shimon Sakaguchi (L), a distinguished professor at Osaka University, in Osaka in western Japan, and Yoshinori Ohsumi, who won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine in 2016, in Oiso, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, speaking on the phone after Sakaguchi was named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with two American scientists the previous night for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check, on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, speaks during a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture in western Japan, on Oct. 6, 2025, after the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute announced that he won this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly with U.S. scientists Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell, for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, speaks during a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture in western Japan, on Oct. 6, 2025, after the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute announced that he won this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly with U.S. scientists Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell, for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, speaks during a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture in western Japan, on Oct. 6, 2025, after the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute announced that he won this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly with U.S. scientists Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell, for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute announces at a press conference in Stockholm on Oct. 6, 2025, that the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Shimon Sakaguchi of Japan, and Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell of the United States for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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Nobel Prize in medicine winner Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, speaks during a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture in western Japan, on Oct. 6, 2025, after the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute announced that he won this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly with U.S. scientists Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell, for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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2025 Nobel laureate in medicine Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, receives a bouquet in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 7, 2025, after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with two American scientists the previous night for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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2025 Nobel laureate in medicine Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, receives a bouquet in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 7, 2025, after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with two American scientists the previous night for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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2025 Nobel laureate in medicine Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, smiles holding a bouquet in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 7, 2025, after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with two American scientists the previous night for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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2025 Nobel laureate in medicine Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, is applauded in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 7, 2025, after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with two American scientists the previous night for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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2025 Nobel laureate in medicine Sakaguchi

Shimon Sakaguchi, a distinguished professor at Osaka University, speaks to reporters with a bouquet in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 7, 2025, after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with two American scientists the previous night for their "groundbreaking" discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A vendor sprays water to moisturize fresh caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 22, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding C

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tashi Wange (R) and his wife Dekyi seek for caterpillar fungus in Shade Township, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kang

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tsering Wangdu seeks for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the m

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tashi Wange (R) and his wife Dekyi seek for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows a caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nyima Lhamo (R) and her brother Tashi Wangchug have lunch in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People dig caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the main producing

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A local resident keeps caterpillar fungus inside a box in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, o

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Dekyi digs caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the main producing

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A local resident digs caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the main

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows a temporary residence area built by the locals seeking for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by s

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nyima Lhamo seeks for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the main

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A vendor (L) and a local resident negotiate the price of fresh caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 22, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Sha

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Palmo (L) and her mother Chodron seek for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding C

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A vendor arranges fresh caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 22, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the ma

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People dig caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the main prod

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows a temporary residence area built by the locals seeking for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per yea

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A local resident keeps caterpillar fungus inside a box in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding C

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows a caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tashi Wange (R) and his wife Dekyi seek for caterpillar fungus in Shade Township, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town o

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Palmo (L) and her mother Chodron seek for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kang