Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen (LMU) Jun 24 2026 Reviewed A team led by LMU physician Daniel Kotlarz has identified a previously unknown genetic cause of Crohn's disease. Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases are increasing worldwide. Despite major advances in diagnostics and therapy, the underlying causes of these diseases often remain poorly understood. An international research team from the VEO-IBD Consortium (a global research network supported by The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley