Large, Multiethnic Study Identifies New Genetic Markers that Predispose People for Lupus
A study of more than 27,000 people of different ethnic origins revealed 24 new genetic markers that predispose for systemic lupus erythematosus, the most common type of lupus. People with more of the predisposing genetic markers are more likely to develop the autoimmune disease, the study found. In collaboration…