[News] New NIH Initiative Aims to Revolutionize Autoimmune Disease Research
Understanding Autoimmune Diseases Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis, occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells and tissues. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than 23.5 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases, resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. Recent research has shed…