Is there a link between early antibiotic exposure and autoimmune diseases?
Erica Matute Erica Matute

Is there a link between early antibiotic exposure and autoimmune diseases?

Antibiotics are a type of medication prescribed to fight bacterial infections, such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, and E. coli. This medication is commonly prescribed to young children and is often overused. Previous studies that explored the links between early antibiotic exposure and the development of autoimmune diseases have shown conflicting results. 

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Could a sugar molecule help protect insulin-producing cells in type 1 diabetes?
Erica Matute Erica Matute

Could a sugar molecule help protect insulin-producing cells in type 1 diabetes?

There are times when cancer research overlaps with autoimmune research; for example, CAR T-cell therapy—a form of treatment used to fight cancer—has recently been used to treat patients with autoimmune diseases. Along those lines, the Mayo Clinic has achieved a scientific breakthrough in its research on cancer cells, which may lead to advancements in treating type 1 diabetes.

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