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Atomic-level structural models of enzymes provide disease insights
When nucleic acids like DNA or RNA build up in a cell’s cytoplasm, it sets off an alarm…
Pregnant women with autoimmune conditions at a greater risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes, study suggests
In a recent review published in BMC Medicine, researchers analyzed systematic reviews conducted on the association between autoimmune…
Is there a higher risk of depression among specific populations of patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers assessed the risk of depression following the diagnosis…
Researchers discover how “leaky” mitochondria can drive harmful inflammation
Researchers have discovered how “leaky” mitochondria – the powerhouses of our cells – can drive harmful inflammation responsible…
Females’ immune system edges out males but at a cost of higher autoimmune risk
In a recent review article published in the journal Nature Reviews Immunology, researchers synthesize the current knowledge on…
Mitochondrial misfire sparks inflammation
Cells in the human body contain power-generating mitochondria, each with their own mtDNA-;a unique set of genetic instructions…
Monash-led study unveils potential long-term treatment for lupus
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, a group of researchers assessed Smith (Sm)-specific regulatory T cells…
Xist lncRNA identified as key trigger in female-biased autoimmune diseases
In a recent study published in the journal Cell, a team of scientists predominantly from Stanford University discovered…