January 16, 2018January 16, 2018

LRRK2 Gene May Link Crohn’s and Parkinson’s Among Ashkenazi Jews, Study Finds

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Ashkenazi Jews with Crohn’s disease are more likely to have mutations on the LRRK2 gene — a known cause of inherited Parkinson’s disease — say researchers with the Icahn School of Medicine at ... Read more

August 7, 2017August 18, 2017

Autophagy Process Essential for Normal Intestinal Defense Against Bacteria, Study Finds

Crohn's Disease, News

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found that a cellular mechanism called autophagy is an important participant in the protection of mouse intestines from inflammation triggered by invading bacteria. These ... Read more