New Proof that Narcolepsy Is an Autoimmune Disease (VIDEO)

University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

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Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered autoreactive cells in persons suffering from narcolepsy. This is a new, important proof that the sleep disorder is an autoimmune disease.

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University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

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