Scientists have revealed that they have discovered 14 genes that lead to rheumatoid arthritis which could be a major breakthrough in their bid to find a cure for the condition. Lifestyle and environmental factors such as smoking diet pregnancy and infection may cause the complicated disease but a person’s genetic make-up also influences their susceptibility. Manchester University scientists believe they now know most of the disease-causing genes with the latest research identifying ones specific to the female X-chromosome. The discover explains why women are far likelier to develop the illness. ‘This work will have a great impact on the treatment
