Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system, specifically the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers, causing communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. Eventually, the disease can cause the nerves themselves to deteriorate or become permanently damaged.
A significant study reveals that genes associated with multiple sclerosis were introduced to north-western Europe 5,000 years ago by migrating livestock herders, impacting modern susceptibility…
A new study published in Nature Medicine unveils a major advance in the early detection and understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers have identified a…
Researchers have created the world’s largest ancient human gene bank by analyzing the bones and teeth of almost 5,000 humans who lived across western Europe…
Discovery could be useful in developing new therapies for multiple sclerosis, neurodegenerative conditions, and brain cancer. New research from Oregon Health & Science University for…
Findings identify molecular signaling pathway that could enhance current MS treatments. For decades, scientists have noted an intriguing similarity between a deficiency in vitamin B12…
Patients with multiple sclerosis showing increased levels of NfL, a nerve damage marker, in their blood tests are likely to experience a decline in their…
Researchers from Pritzker Molecular Engineering, under the guidance of Prof. Jeffrey Hubbell, demonstrated that their compound can eliminate the autoimmune response linked to multiple sclerosis….
Researchers at Brigham are developing a new approach that uses engineered bacteria to more safely and effectively treat autoimmune conditions in the brain. Brigham researchers…
A study led by Dr. Hyun Kyoung Lee, associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine and investigator at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research…
First Genetic Marker for Multiple Sclerosis Severity Identified A groundbreaking study encompassing over 22,000 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) has unearthed the first genetic variant…
Research led by UCSF has pinpointed a hallmark of disease repair that could be utilized in the development of future therapies. Ten years following the…
Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine also discovered that the disease is more widespread in the northern regions of the United States….
Scientists from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden have uncovered further evidence regarding the Epstein-Barr virus’s role in initiating or escalating multiple sclerosis. The study, published…
In a first-of-its-kind breakthrough, a study involving over 22,000 multiple sclerosis patients, has identified a genetic variant that speeds up the progression of the disease….
Researchers identify the first genetic marker for MS severity, opening the door to treatments to prevent long-term disability. A study of more than 22,000 people…
New insights into how blood makes the brain’s immune cells toxic point to new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis. In individuals suffering…
Getting adequate amounts of restorative sleep during youth may help prevent the onset of the condition. A case-control study published in the Journal of Neurology…
Scientists at Oregon State University have made a key advancement in understanding neurodegenerative diseases by utilizing various biophysical techniques to gain insight into a motor…