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World-first Lupus discovery hailed as a breakthrough in Australia

Published 7 February 2024, 9:40 am
Lupus is an autoimmune condition with no known cure, but Melbourne researchers say they have discovered a way of targeting the defect behind the disease. Now, they are hoping it could lead to more effective treatments.
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