Discovery Could Improve Understanding Of Ulcerative Colitis, Lead To New Therapies

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An international team led by University of

Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers has identified genetic markers

associated with risk for ulcerative colitis…….. the

discovery of more than 30 genetic risk factors for Crohn's disease has been one

of the major success stories in this new era of research. While some genetic

factors associated with Crohn's disease also predispose individuals to

ulcerative colitis, markers specific for ulcerative colitis had yet to be found. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/134378.php

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