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·December 9, 2022·7 min read

Genetic Variants That Offered Protection During Black Death Are Also Associated With Current Autoimmune Disorders

People with selected variants of the ERAP2 and TICAM2 genes were 40% more likely to survive the Black Death, researchers discovered. However, in modern humans, those with the ERAP2 gene are more likely to suffer autoimmune disorders such as Crohn's disease.

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·October 21, 2022·3 min read

Gender-Specific Differences in the Progression of Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered

Study reveals gender-specific differences in the dopamine-regulated signaling pathways in B-cells, concluding dopamine may have a pro-inflammatory effect in female rheumatoid arthritis patients.

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·June 6, 2022·3 min read

New Evidence for an Autoimmune Cause of Schizophrenia

Researchers have identified an autoantibody that appears to cause schizophrenia in some individuals. The findings add to the growing body of evidence that schizophrenia could have an autoimmune component.

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·April 30, 2022·4 min read

A New Treatment Reduces Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis Mice Models

Administering a lipid that mediates inflammation reduced chronic inflammation associated with multiple sclerosis in mouse models. Researchers found these mediator lipids are reduced in humans with multiple sclerosis.

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·January 10, 2019·4 min read

New Immune System Regulators Revealed

Using CRISPR gene editing, researchers mapped important genes for helping T helper cells. The findings could help generate new treatments to activate the immune system against infection and to attack tumor cells.

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·October 9, 2015·5 min read

Single Drop of Blood in Brain Can Trigger Immune Response Akin to Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers report disruption of the BBB can trigger a cascade of events that result in brain damage and autoimmunity characteristic of MS.

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·May 19, 2015·3 min read

Cause of Balance and Movement Problems in Multiple Sclerosis Identified

New findings could help point the way to new targets for developing treatments for multiple sclerosis.

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·February 15, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Uncover New Findings on Genetic Risks of Behçet’s Disease

Researchers identify regions of genes linked to Behçet’s disease, a poorly understood condition that causes painful and serious symptoms, including ulcers and brain inflammation. The study identified novel gene variants in the inflammatory disorder and uncovered data that could apply to studies of other diseases.