Scientists discover hidden cause of inflammatory bowel disease

Researchers identified antibodies blocking the immune system's natural ability to control inflammation as a hidden cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The discovery explains severe disease progression in thousands of patients and resolves a genetic puzzle from 30 years ago. It may open the way to more precise diagnosis and targeted therapies.

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