Novel aspects of autoimmunity. Issue 10 (1st November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smith, Kenneth GC; Kaser, Arthur
• Is Part Of: Immunology and cell biology. Volume 94:Issue 10(2016)
• Page Start: 917
• Page End: 917
• Publication Date: 2016-11-01
• Subjects: Immunology -- Periodicals; Cytology -- Periodicals; 616.079
• DOI: 10.1038/icb.2016.90
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0818-9641

Abstract

Abstract : The November/December 2016 issue contains a Special Feature on Novel aspects of autoimmunity. Major scientific advances often arise at the interface of disciplines, or are made possible by transformative technological advances. Progress in our understanding of the basis of autoimmunity over recent years provides great examples of this, and we have selected four of these to highlight in this ICB Special Feature. Together these articles reveal how recent technological advances have revealed important mechanisms underlying autoimmune disease, mechanisms that can now be examined in humans as well as mouse models. Our increasing ability to conduct in‐depth studies in humans promises to continue to unlock the mysteries underlying autoimmunity, with inevitable benefits to patients with these diseases. Immunology & Cell Biology thanks the coordinators of this Special Feature ‐ Ken Smith and Arthur Kaser ‐ for their planning and input.