Latest Autoimmune Research Updates
Explore our growing collection of autoimmune disease research articles and timely updates.
Looking for the latest developments? Scroll down for concise and clear updates on clinical trials, innovations, and new findings in autoimmune research, including COVID-19 and long COVID.
Our featured articles provide in-depth insights, expert interviews, and science-backed guidance across a wide range of autoimmune topics from diagnosis and treatment to living well with chronic illness. You can browse articles by category, such as Diagnosis & Treatment, COVID-19 & Long COVID, and Caring for Those with Autoimmune Diseases, or search by keyword.
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- Understanding Late-Onset Autoimmunity
- Aging and Autoimmune Disease
- PANDAS, PANS, and Autoimmunity
- Understanding Brain Fog in Autoimmune Disease
- Autoimmune Aspects of Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Personalized Medicine for Autoimmune Diseases
- Tailoring Autoimmune Treatment with Precision Medicine
- Immunotherapy for Those with Autoimmune Disease
Latest Autoimmune Research & News
February 2, 2026
Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes Can Be Found at Birth
A new study from the University of Florida and Linköping University identified early-life risk factors…
- Diagnostic Testing
- Genetics
January 29, 2026
January 2026 OADR Meeting: Key Updates on Autoimmune Disease Research
A brief summary of the January 29, 2026 NIH Office of Autoimmune Disease Research (OADR)…
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Events
January 28, 2026
Vagus Nerve Research: Implications for Autoimmune Disease
A live discussion with Kevin J. Tracey and Eric Topol highlights how vagus nerve research…
- Autoimmune Brain Inflammation
- Autoimmune Diseases
January 21, 2026
Addressing Economic Stress Improves Lupus Health Outcomes
A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research highlights how economic stressors, such as food insecurity,…
- Lupus
- Research Studies
January 12, 2026
Whole-Heart 3D Analysis Redefines Myocarditis
Researchers supported by the Global Autoimmune Institute published a landmark study that maps myocarditis in three dimensions…
- Research Studies
January 9, 2026
USPSTF Delays Raise Concerns for Autoimmune Diagnosis & Care
Experts are raising concerns that disruptions at the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force could have serious downstream…
- Diagnostic Testing
- Policy & Health Decisions
January 7, 2026
Genetic Risk Score Predicts Type 1 Diabetes Risk
In 2022, the FDA approved a drug that can slow down early progression of type…
- Clinical Trials
- Diagnostic Testing
January 1, 2026
Krista Halvorson & the Reality of Sudden Autoimmune Disease
Krista Halvorson’s life and legacy offer a powerful reminder of one of the most brutal…
- Autoimmune Stories
December 19, 2025
Pathogenic Antibodies Identified in Rare Autoimmune Brain Disease
Researchers have provided direct evidence that patient-derived antibodies can actively damage nervous system cells in myelin…
- Autoimmune Brain Inflammation
- Autoimmune Diseases
December 15, 2025
Promising Phase III Trial for Immune Thrombocytopenia Treatment
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks platelets in the…
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Clinical Trials
Latest COVID-19 and Long Covid Research & News
January 12, 2026
COVID-19 Infection Linked to 49% Higher Risk of Autoimmune Disease
A new meta-analysis study combed through data from over 97 million individuals from population-based cohort…
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Infections
January 5, 2026
COVID-19 Still Causes Major Illness and Deaths Study Finds
A new CDC-led study published in JAMA Internal Medicine estimates that COVID-19 continued to cause a substantial…
- Infections
- Research Studies
December 16, 2025
Study Links Long COVID to Lasting Inflammation and Immune Exhaustion
A study published in Nature Immunology examined immune responses in people with long COVID and found evidence…
- Long COVID
- Research Studies
December 9, 2025
Long COVID, PCC, and PASC: Understanding the Terminology
Researchers and public health organizations use various terms to describe the persistent and emerging health…
- Infections
- Long COVID
December 5, 2025
PCC Shows Clear Link to Autoimmune Disease
About Post COVID Condition (PCC) Post COVID Condition, often called Long Covid, refers to symptoms…
- Infections
- Long COVID
December 1, 2025
New Research Reveals Genetic Clues to Long COVID Subtypes
A new study in PLOS Computational Biology employs a large-scale “multi-omics” approach, integrating genetic data, gene-expression information,…
- Infections
- Long COVID
November 21, 2025
Autoimmune Markers Persist Two Years After COVID-19
A study published in an international medical research journal examined autoantibody expression in patients with…
- Antibodies
- Infections
November 18, 2025
GLP-1 Drugs Enter Formal Testing for Long COVID Treatment
Scripps Research has launched a large, fully remote clinical trial to test whether the GLP-1/GIP…
- Clinical Trials
- Long COVID
November 14, 2025
Major Funding Boost for Long COVID and ME/CFS Research
On November 13, 2025, €500 million (US $582 million) in funding was committed to long…
- Infections
- Long COVID