Typically harmless virus may trigger celiac disease

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A usually harmless virus may play a role in triggering celiac disease, a new study in mice suggests.
The researchers found that, among mice that were genetically engineered predisposed to celiac disease, those that were infected with a virus called reovirus were more likely to have an immune response against gluten than mice not infected with a reovirus. This immune response is similar to what’s seen in people with the condition.
Although human infect