A recent study from scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has uncovered an important clue about why some ...

Autoimmune diseases vary widely, but all involve the immune system attacking healthy tissue. Examples include psoriatic disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and celiac disease. Autoimmune diseases can ...

Research throws light on the mystery of why women are much more prone to autoimmune disorders: A molecule made by one X chromosome in every female cell can generate antibodies to a woman's own tissues ...