Autoimmune Disease
News on research and diagnostics in autoimmune disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and more.
The researchers have used the platform, which enables screening of autoantibodies against extracellular proteins, to study diseases like lupus and COVID-19.
A graduate of the Y Combinator startup accelerator, the company combines shallow sequencing and data from a diverse population to predict treatment response.
Autoimmune Disease Risk Tied to Genetic Variation in Transcription Factor Binding
A new study has found that variants affecting PU.1 transcription factor binding are also linked to susceptibly to autoimmune diseases.
Type 1 Diabetes Onset Preceded by Gene Expression Changes
Investigators identified natural killer cell-related expression signatures in blood samples from children who later developed type 1 diabetes or islet autoimmunity.
Scipher Medicine Raises $82M in Series C Financing
Scipher will use the proceeds to further commercialize PrismRA, a molecular test intended to guide treatment decisions for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.