Bacteria in the gut have been implicated in autoimmune diseases, like lupus, that don't primarily affect the gastrointestinal system. But how those bacteria affect the human immune system remains ...

If the gut barrier weakens, a bacterium called Enterococcus gallinarum can leak out of the intestines, colonize the liver and other organs, and trigger a lupus-like autoimmune reaction, reports a team ...

Autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, may be caused by bacteria in the small intestines that travel to other parts of the body, a new study from Yale has revealed. The study also found that these ...

WASHINGTON: Scientists have found that targeting certain gut bacteria with an antibiotic or vaccine may provide new approach for treating chronic autoimmune conditions. Bacteria found in the small ...

Bacteria in the gut have been implicated in autoimmune diseases, like lupus, that don’t primarily affect the gastrointestinal system. But how those bacteria affect the human immune system remains ...