Gene Editing

Scientists find a genetic cause of lupus

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Editorial Staff

An international team of researchers has identified DNA mutations in a gene that senses viral RNA, as a cause of the autoimmune disease lupus, with the finding paving the way for the development of new treatments.

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