PhysiologySeptember 1, 2021
In Autoimmune Disease, Organs May Lure the Immune System into an Attack
New evidence indicates that target cells may play a role in their own destruction
The New Science of Autoimmune Disease
Millions of people are sickened by immune systems that are supposed to defend them. There are new ideas about why this happens and how to stop it.
MedicineSeptember 1, 2021
New Ideas about the Way Autoimmune Diseases Start and How to Stop Them
Millions suffer from ailments such as type 1 diabetes and lupus, in which the body attacks itself
MedicineSeptember 1, 2021
Why Nearly 80 Percent of Autoimmune Sufferers Are Female
The effects of sex hormones, X chromosomes and different gut microbes may be parts of the answer
Health CareSeptember 1, 2021
The Terrible Toll of 76 Autoimmune Diseases
About 80 conditions can be described as autoimmune disorders, although definitions are still changing
Health CareSeptember 1, 2021
How I Was Betrayed from Within
One patient recounts her journey through a world of disabling symptoms, ineffective treatments and dismissive doctors
MedicineSeptember 1, 2021
Targeted Treatments for Autoimmune Disease Make Progress
By aiming at specific genes or cells, researchers can boost effectiveness and reduce side effects