Researchers believe these "humanized" mice could shed light on why women and other demographic groups are more vulnerable to autoimmune disorders and help guide development of new future therapies.
"The next step for us is to show if bugs in the gut can be manipulated to change the course of disease," Dr. Taneja says.
Bacterial Changes May Trigger Diseases Like RA
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Bacterial Changes May Trigger Diseases Like RA
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Dum spiro, spero -- While I breathe, I hope
Psoriasis - the dark ages
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis - Dec 2001
Collagenous Colitis - Sept 2010
Granuloma Annulare - June 2011