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How Pathogenic Bacteria Trigger Crohn's Disease: Research

How Pathogenic Bacteria Trigger Crohn’s Disease: Research

The results of a recent study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian researchers suggest that changes in a single gene allow dangerous gut bacteria to trigger the inflammation that underlies Crohn’s disease. One day, these findings could make it easier for healthcare professionals to choose more specific treatments for people with immunological disorders. …

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To trigger Crohn’s disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt genetic susceptibility

Changes in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bacteria to trigger the inflammation that leads to Crohn’s disease, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian researchers. These findings could one day help doctors better select targeted treatments for patients with this immune disorder. This particular host gene, …

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