This in from the hypochondriac haven known as WebMD.
Previous studies identified a genetic region on chromosome four associated with celiac disease. In this study, the same research group identified seven new genetic regions associated with an increased risk of celiac disease.
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The results, published in Nature Genetics, identified seven new genetic risk regions associated with celiac disease. Of those seven mutations, six involve genes that control immune responses.
What does this mean for us? Well, my genetics knowledge is a bit rusty. I just like to see progress being made, however big or small.
