Crohn’s gene mutation identified

International scientists, including from Israel’s Hebrew University of Jerusalem and University of Haifa, have discovered a genetic mutation associated with Crohn’s disease. Those with the LRRK2 gene mutation are at high risk of developing the inflammatory bowel (IBD) disease.

https://www.israel21c.org/crohns-gene-mutation-identified-in-multinational-study/

http://stm.sciencemag.org/content/10/423/eaai7795

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