Bacterial disturbances in the gut may play a role in autoimmune attacks on the joints

Researchers have linked a species of intestinal bacteria known as Prevotella copri to the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, the first demonstration in humans that the chronic inflammatory joint disease may be mediated in part by specific intestinal bacteria. The new findings by laboratory scientists and clinical researchers in rheumatology at NYU School of Medicine add to the growing evidence that the trillions of microbes in our body play an important role in regulating our health...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Arthritis / Rheumatology Source Type: news