Scientists see hope for curing autoimmune disease.

In autoimmune diseases, the body attacks its own cells. That poses a problem because stopping the attack also comes with lowering the body’s immunities against foreign invaders. Some recent understanding of cellular function, supported by clinical trial results, is promising. “If scientists could calm or eliminate the malfunctioning cells — restoring tolerance to specific antigens — they could treat the disease without hampering the immune system’s ability to respond to real threats.” ~ learn more