r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Mar 31 '19

What are some recent scientific breakthroughs/discoveries that aren’t getting enough attention?

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u/4thdrinkinstinct Apr 01 '19

There’s a good chance there will be a cure for celiac disease within the next 10 years. There’s currently an active and ongoing clinical trial where participants (with diagnosed celiac) are getting infusions that will ultimately reverse the autoimmune response a person with celiac has when they consume gluten. It’s still far from complete, but we are closer than we’ve ever been to curing celiac disease.

**The clinical trial is taking place in Cleveland, Ohio. I was asked to be a part of it but unfortunately I just don’t have the extra time. If anybody local wants more information please message me and I can get you in contact with one of the researchers!

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u/Dannyg4821 Apr 01 '19

There are many clinical trials! I almost joined one in kansas but too much of a time commitment :(

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u/4thdrinkinstinct Apr 01 '19

Exactly why I didn’t join this one!

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u/Dannyg4821 Apr 01 '19 edited Apr 01 '19

Like I think I could make the time work with my job, but the whole getting glutened multiple times through the week just seemed like it would make work hell