Found: the dial in the brain that controls the immune system
Scientists have identified brainstem cells that regulate the body's inflammatory response, potentially leading to new treatments for autoimmune diseases and other conditions. [ more ]
Lupus and Other Autoimmune Diseases Strike Far More Women Than Men. Now There's a Clue Why
Women are more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases due to how the body handles females' extra X chromosome.
The X chromosome is involved in the development of autoimmune diseases in an unexpected way, which could lead to better detection and treatment methods. [ more ]