Researchers identify link between gut bacteria and pre-clinical autoimmunity and aging in rheumatoid arthritis

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Researchers identify link between gut bacteria and pre-clinical autoimmunity and aging in rheumatoid arthritis

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Excellent Reads@sh.itjust.works · 1 year ago

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While the bacteria in the intestine are helpful for digesting food and fighting infections, they have long been suspected to play an essential role in triggering rheumatoid arthritis. This chronic inflammatory disorder affects the joints.

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