Rare Genetic Variants Identified As A `Major Cause` Of Lupus
(WorldNews Health)

Scientists at the Australian National University have discovered that certain rare genetic mutations are a `major cause` of lupus, an occasionally fatal autoimmune disease that involves the immune system attacking the body`s organs and tissues. Lupus, which affects 1.5 million Americans and 5 million people worldwide, currently has no cure and its exact cause has always been hazy. It´s thought to be influenced by a combination of genetics, hormones, and environmental triggers such as sunlight. The...