Conditions & Recovery · ScienceDaily Chronic Illness · October 26, 2026

Scientists solve a 30-year mystery behind inflammatory bowel disease

Scientists have identified a hidden cause of inflammatory bowel disease: antibodies that disable the immune system’s natural ability to control inflammation, potentially explaining severe illness in thousands of patients. The breakthrough also solves a 30-year genetic mystery and could pave the way for more precise diagnoses and targeted treatments.

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