Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found

'Breakthrough' cause of IBD found – with hopes of treatment

Inflammatory bowel disease affects around half a million people in the UK (Picture: Getty) A major cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been discovered, and could be treated with existing drugs.  Researchers have hailed the breakthrough as a ‘massive step forwards’ after finding a pattern in our DNA which is present in 95% of people with the disease.  IBD is an umbrella term for diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, whic…

Scientists have discovered a cause of inflammatory bowel disease. They said it's a 'holy grail' discovery that could transform treatments.

Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BIResearchers used genetic editing to uncover a pathway behind diseases like inflammatory bowel disorder. They say existing drugs could be used to interrupt the inflammation process and help treat patients. Understanding the role of "gene deserts" may offer insight for treating other autoimmune conditions.Scientists have reported a major breakthrough in our understanding of inflammatory bowel disorder. It could lea…

'Holy Grail' Breakthrough As Researchers Discover Major Cause Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The breakthrough came as researchers discovered a part of DNA only active in some immune cells which causes inflammation in the bowels.

Scientists discover major cause of inflammatory bowel disease

A team of researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have discovered a new biological pathway that is a principal driver of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related conditions, and which can be targeted using existing drugs.

Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Massive step forwards' as major cause of IBD discovered

The breakthrough came as researchers discovered a part of DNA only active in some immune cells which cause inflammation in bowels.