Researchers have discovered a potential reason why autoimmune diseases are more common in women than in men, an approach that may lead to early diagnosis and better medication of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. The researchers demonstrated that while men inherit their mother’s X chromosome and father’s Y chromosome, whereas women inherit X chromosomes from both parents. While females generally have stronger and more robust immune systems, the researchers believe this intensified immune system also makes women prone to autoimmune diseases. Researchers claim the research is also an important step towards a better understanding of sex differences in disease conditions.
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