ICMR Funds Study on Genes Behind Autoimmune Diseases
The Indian Council of Medical Research is funding a study to find genetic links in autoimmune diseases. Researchers hope the findings will show how these diseases develop. The work could also point to targets for developing new therapies.
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Context: Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, and lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are examples. ICMR is India's apex body for medical research.
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