Studies have shown that oral bacteria, once launched into the bloodstream, seem able to survive attacks by the immune system. (huffingtonpost.com)
It is caused by the immune system attacking the insulin - producing cells in the pancreas, although the trigger for this is unknown. (animalresearch.info)
A protein produced by the immune system plays a critical role in the development of the disease and represents a novel potential target for treatment, new research suggests. (sciencemag.org)