Autoimmunity: When the Mind Turns Against the Self
Defining Autoimmunity: The Failure of Self-Tolerance Autoimmunity is a complex pathological condition characterized by a fundamental breakdown in the body’s ability to distinguish between its own tissues and foreign invaders. Normally, the immune system—a sophisticated network of cells, tissues, and organs—maintains a state known as immunological tolerance, ensuring that defensive reactions are strictly targeted toward […]