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A man with four autoimmune diseases suggests a new category for multiple autoimmune syndrome.
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A rare genetic mutation causes severe immune issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
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A new syndrome, Teelwani Syndrome, combines features of two rare genetic disorders.
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Inhibiting mTORC2 can reduce DNA repair and increase cancer cell death, suggesting potential for targeted brain cancer treatments.
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