Scientists Decode Autoimmune Diseases, Heal Immune System

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Scientists are working to understand autoimmune diseases. The body's immune system attacks healthy parts by mistake.

Researchers use special machines to find bad cells. They use bright colors to see which cells are not normal.

Many teams are finding ways to treat these illnesses. They are developing new medicines to fix the immune system.

Some immune cells mistakenly attack good body tissues. These cells can cause muscle problems or other body damage.

Today’s drugs help symptoms, but do not fix the cause. Scientists are making new drugs to target only the bad cells.

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What do scientists want to understand?

Scientists are working to understand autoimmune diseases.

What do researchers use to find bad cells?

Researchers use special machines and bright colors to see which cells are not normal.

What is the goal of many teams working on autoimmune diseases?

Many teams are finding ways to treat these illnesses by developing new medicines to fix the immune system.

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