Key gene is identified in hunt for Crohn's cure

Researchers claim new treatment for incurable bowel disease may soon be found

• The discovery raises the prospect of treatment for incurable bowel disorders
• The illnesses, which include Crohn's disease, affects 300,000 in the UK alone
• The study has been hailed as a 'significant step forward'  

A key gene that helps to explain an underlying cause of incurable bowel disorders, which affect around 300,000 people in the UK, has been identified by scientists.

A study found that blocking the effects of the beneficial gene can harm vital parts of the cell and lead to bowel disease.

The findings boost understanding of the cause of these lifelong conditions and could lead to new treatments, scientists say. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4505418/Key-gene-identified-hunt-Crohn-s-cure.html