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·March 23, 2017·5 min read

New Gene Interaction Associated With Increased Multiple Sclerosis Risk

A new study reports a three fold risk for people who carry variants of two specific genes in developing multiple sclerosis.

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·January 19, 2017·5 min read

Curb Your Immune Enthusiasm

Researchers discover a way in which to prevent immune attacks on viruses used as therapeutic treatments.

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·November 14, 2016·3 min read

Biomarker to Speed Diagnosis of Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation Identified

Researchers have identified a new biomarker for spinal cord and brain inflammation.

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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.

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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.

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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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·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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·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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·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.

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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.