Disruptions in maintaining X chromosome inactivation of T cells may explain why women are more prone to developing SLE than males.
A new biomarker for fibromyalgia has been identified in blood samples taken from patients suffering from the condition.
Researchers report our gender can determine longevity and response to treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer. The study reports male survival is determined by genes that control cell division, where as female survival is often determine by genes that regulate the ability of cancer cells to migrate to different brain areas.
Researchers report defects in the Ets1 gene is linked to characteristics associated with systemic lupus erythematosus immune abnormalities.
Researchers report they have found no increased risk of autoimmune diseases in girls who received the HPV4 vaccine. The study adds to a growing body of evidence for the safety of the vaccine.
Researchers investigate the different factors that affect our immune system and why some of us are more prone to diseases than others.
A new study reports the loss of the Bim protein in macrophages leads to lupus-like symptoms in mice. The findings may help in the development of new treatments for the autoimmune disease in humans.
A study in Nature Immunology reports on the mechanism that helps to prevent autoimmune diseases from developing following infection. Researchers report a population of immune cells develop during late stages of the immune response to influenza infection.
A new study from Virginia Tech reveals a healthy bacteria found in yogurt could reduce some lupus symptoms. The study expands on earlier work from the researchers, noting a lack of Lactobacillus in both mice and humans with lupus.
A new study reports women who are exposed to trauma and suffer post traumatic stress are at an increased risk of developing Lupus.
According to researchers, rogue B cells can trigger an override that may be responsible for autoimmune attacks and diseases.
Researchers have identified 24 new genes associated with lupus.
