Researchers identify potential root cause of lupus in immune system imbalance of T-cells.

Researchers at Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women's Hospital identify a potential root cause of lupus, a condition affecting hundreds of thousands in the US. A study published in Nature suggests an abnormality in the immune systems of lupus patients, specifically an imbalance in T-cells. The discovery could pave the way for new treatments and a potential cure, according to the researchers.