Researchers have now probably pinpointed all the genes in the MHC genomic region that are risk factors in type 1 diabetes. As the MHC is unusually rich in genes involved in immunity, this is truly exciting.
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Roep, B. Missing links. Nature 450, 799–800 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/450799a
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