Women caught in a pickle by their own immune systems

(Arizona State University) A team of scientists at Arizona State University is presenting a new hypothesis to explain why there are differences between women and men when it comes to human diseases. Called 'The Pregnancy Compensation Hypothesis,' the theory sets the stage for novel research avenues focused specifically on treating autoimmune diseases and cancer.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news