To trigger Crohn’s disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt genetic susceptibility
Changes in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bacteria to trigger the inflammation that leads to Crohn’s disease, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian researchers. These findings could one day help doctors better select targeted treatments for patients with this immune disorder. This particular host gene, …
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