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·October 2, 2017·5 min read

Preventing Autoimmune Disease After Viral Infections

A study in Nature Immunology reports on the mechanism that helps to prevent autoimmune diseases from developing following infection. Researchers report a population of immune cells develop during late stages of the immune response to influenza infection.

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·October 2, 2017·6 min read

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Reduces Multiple Sclerosis Associated Fatigue

A new study reveals a non-invasive method of brain stimulation may help to reduce fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis patients.

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·September 21, 2017·5 min read

Gene Immunotherapy Protects Against Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse Study

A new study in Molecular Therapy reveals gene immunotherapy is able to reverse symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis, and even prevent the disease from appearing in mice.

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·September 18, 2017·5 min read

Markers For Severe Form of Multiple Sclerosis Identified

Researchers from Yale University have discovered tow cytokines that could help explain how some people develop PPMS. They report a simple genetic test could be used to identify those most at risk of developing progressive multiple sclerosis.

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·September 16, 2017·4 min read

Vitamin D Levels in Blood May Predict Multiple Sclerosis Risk

A simple blood test may help to reveal a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis, According to a new study, low levels of vitamin D in the blood is linked to a higher risk of developing MS, especially in young and middle aged women.

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·September 11, 2017·10 min read

Gut Microbes May Influence Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Two new studies published in PNAS suggest gut microbes may play a key role in the neurodegeneration associated with multiple sclerosis. The findings could help researchers identify new therapies to help treat the autoimmune disease, such as dietary changes and drugs based on microbial byproducts.

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·August 24, 2017·5 min read

Understanding How Omega 3 Dampens Inflammatory Reactions

Researchers from NTNU find new evidence of how omega 3 fatty acids can dampen inflammatory reactions in the body.

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·August 1, 2017·4 min read

Resistance Training May Slow Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Researchers report resistance training may slow down the progression of multiple sclerosis by protecting the nervous system against the disease.

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·July 12, 2017·3 min read

Breastfeeding May Lower Multiple Sclerosis Risks for Mom

A new study published in Neurology reports a link between breastfeeding and a reduced risk of developing multiple sclerosis. The study reports women who breastfed for a total of 15 months over one or more pregnancies were less likely to develop MS than those who either breastfed for four months or didn't breastfeed at all.

Image shows an electron micrograph of HHV-6 also includes a labeled insert of the mature virus particle.

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·July 10, 2017·5 min read

Hidden Herpes Virus May Play Role in Multiple Sclerosis and Other Brain Disorders

A new study in Scientific Reports concludes human herpesvirus 6 may impair the brain's ability to repair itself in demylination diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. HHV-6 is the most common human herpes virus, with an estimated 80% of people being exposed to infection during childhood. Researchers found the virus produces a protein that can impair the ability of brain cells to repair damaged myelin.