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The image is a diagram showing the effects MS has on the human body.

·April 27, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Discover a Way to Prevent the Development of Multiple Sclerosis in Mice

A new study reports researchers have been successful in protecting against the onset of multiple sclerosis in an animal model of the disease.

This is a diagram showing how MS affects the body.

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·August 5, 2015·3 min read

High Salt Intake Could Contribute to Increased Multiple Sclerosis Risk

A new study reports high sodium intake could be a novel risk factor for MS.

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·September 18, 2015·3 min read

Novel Role of Mitochondria in Immune Function

An enzyme that relays signals between mitochondria and the immune system is involved in cell death, a new study reports.

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·November 30, 2015·7 min read

Pregnancy Hormone Helps Multiple Sclerosis Patients Avoid Relapse

Patients with RRMS who took the pregnancy hormone estriol in combination with their regular medication were able to avoid relapse, a new study reports.

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·December 1, 2015·6 min read

HIV Drugs Interfere With Brain’s “Insulation”

Common antiretroviral therapies used to treat HIV/AIDS can disrupt the function of oligodendrocytes which are critical for the manufacturing of myelin, a new study reports.

This is a digitally-colorized transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Zika virus.

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·April 10, 2016·2 min read

Zika Virus May Also Be Tied to Another Brain Disorder

Researchers report the Zika virus may also be tied to an automimmune disease that attacks myelin similar to multiple sclerosis.

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·May 3, 2016·3 min read

Yoga May Help Combat Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reports low impact exercise, such as yoga and swimming, can help improve certain symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

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·September 19, 2016·4 min read

Reprogramming Lymph Nodes to Fight Multiple Sclerosis

Reprogramming lymph nodes could help to 'turn off' harmful immune attacks that occur in Multiple Sclerosis while keeping the immune system intact, a new study reports.

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·October 3, 2016·4 min read

Toys and Enriched Surroundings Can Help Fight Infection: Mouse Study

Researchers report mice living in an enriched environment and stimulating surroundings have healthier immune systems.

Image show an illustration of Y-shaped epitopes.

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·October 22, 2016·4 min read

Overlooked Molecules May Revolutionize Understanding of the Immune System

In a historic breakthrough, researchers have discovered thousands of new immune system signals. The findings hold potential implications for immunotherapies, autoimmune disease treatments and vaccine developments.