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Antiviral defense gained at the cost of autoimmunity risk, study shows
Why do genetic variants that increase the risk of autoimmune disease remain so common in the population?
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A study published on September 11, 2026 in *The American Journal of Human Genetics* examined why genetic variants that raise lupus risk remain common. Researchers found that some of these variants also enhance the immune system’s ability to fight viruses. The paper suggests a trade‑off between antiviral defense and autoimmunity risk.
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