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Can One Gene Hold the Key to Stopping Autoimmune Disease?
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Can One Gene Hold the Key to Stopping Autoimmune Disease?

Imagine if the body’s immune system could be retrained to stop attacking itself. Scientists have identified a gene called Egr1 that may make this possible. This discovery could change how we understand and treat autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system loses its ability to…