Get access to our best features
Get Started
Subscribe
Israel-Hamas Conflict
US Politics
2024 US Election
NFL
Donald Trump
Baseball
Joe Biden
Republican Party
Tornado
US Economy
US Social Issues
US Crime
David Pecker
Get access to our best features
Get Started
Published 3 months ago

Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there's a clue why

  • Scientists have discovered that extra X chromosomes in females may contribute to the higher prevalence of autoimmune disorders in women.
  • The special type of RNA called Xist, found only in women, plays a role in activating the immune system and may be linked to autoimmune diseases.
  • Research on mice and blood samples from patients reveals potential new proteins associated with autoimmune disorders, which could aid in diagnosis and treatment.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

0 Articles

All
Left
Center
Right
CTV NewsCTV News

Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there's a clue why

Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, when an out-of-whack immune system attacks their own bodies -- and new research may finally explain why.

3 months ago·Canada
Read Full Article
Associated Press NewsAssociated Press News

Lupus, other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men; now there's a clue why

WASHINGTON — Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, when an out-of-whack immune system attacks their own bodies — and new research may finally explain why.

3 months ago·United States
Read Full Article
abc Newsabc News

Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there's a clue why

Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, illnesses like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis that occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks their own bodies

3 months ago·United States
Read Full Article
The Washington PostThe Washington Post

Scientists found a major clue why 4 of 5 autoimmune patients are women

The discovery could lead to new tests that catch autoimmune diseases sooner and, in the longer term, to new and more effective treatments.

3 months ago
Read Full Article
KIFIKIFI

Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there's a clue why

By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, illnesses like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis that occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks their own bodies. That gender disparity has baffled scientists for decades but new research may finally explain why. Females have two X chromosomes and Stanford University researchers say how cells handle that extra X can be a red f…

3 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States
Read Full Article
KVIAKVIA

Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there's a clue why

By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, illnesses like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis that occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks their own bodies. That gender disparity has baffled scientists for decades but new research may finally explain why. Females have two X chromosomes and Stanford University researchers say how cells handle that extra X can be a red f…

3 months ago·Panama City, United States
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 73% of the sources are Center
73% Center
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

ResearchResearch
HealthHealth
ScienceScience
MedicalMedical
United StatesUnited States
Trending Topics
Ground News logo
US
App Store IconPlay Store Icon
CompanyAboutHistoryMissionBlogTestimonialsGroup SubscriptionsSubscribeGiftFree TrialCareersAffiliates
HelpHelp CenterFAQContact UsFor Educators/LibrariesMedia Bias RatingsOwnership and Factuality RatingsReferral CodeNews SourcesTopics
ToolsAppBrowser ExtensionDaily NewsletterBlindspot Report NewsletterBurst Your Bubble Newsletter
DonatePrivacy PolicyManage CookiesTerms and Conditions
© 2024 Snapwise Inc.
News
For You
Search
BlindspotLocal