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·April 24, 2017·4 min read

A Step Closer to Unraveling Mystery Cause of Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have discovered a new cellular mechanism that may be a root cause of multiple sclerosis.

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·April 21, 2017·5 min read

Medical History Reveals Multiple Sclerosis Begins to Impact Patients Sooner

A new study reports people can show early symptoms of multiple sclerosis up to five years before full onset of the disease.

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·April 17, 2017·4 min read

More Multiple Sclerosis Causing Mutations Found in Canadian Families

A new study strengthens the argument that some forms of multiple sclerosis are genetic.

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·April 3, 2017·3 min read

Altering The Immune System to Reverse Paralysis: Mouse Study

An experimental treatment can generate immune cells that migrate to the brain and prevent attacks against myelin, allowing mice the ability to regain walking skills.

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·March 29, 2017·7 min read

New Multiple Sclerosis Drug, Backed by 40 Years of Research, Could Halt Disease

FDA approves a new drug to treat both relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and primary progressive MS.

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·March 27, 2017·4 min read

MicroRNA Treatment Restores Myelin and Limb Function in Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse Study

Researchers have been able to restore limb mobility and partially re-insulate neurons in mouse models of MS with microRNA treatments.

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·March 23, 2017·5 min read

Researchers Find Another Immune System Link Science Said Didn’t Exist

A groundbreaking new study reveals an unexpected interaction between men's testes and the immune system. Additionally, the findings could help explain the development of certain autoimmune disorders and why some cancer vaccines are ineffective.

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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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·March 23, 2017·4 min read

Possible New Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers identify a new cellular mechanism that may be responsible for multiple sclerosis. Findings could open up new avenues for the development of treatments.

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·March 15, 2017·5 min read

Researchers Make Major Brain Repair Discovery in Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers uncover beneficial effects of immune cells in myelin repair that could reverse myelin damage in multiple sclerosis.

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·February 22, 2017·6 min read

tDCS Combined With Computer Games at Home Reduces Cognitive Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reports improvements in problem solving abilities in MS patients who use transcranial direct current stimulation.

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·February 20, 2017·8 min read

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment That Resets Immune System May Halt Disease for Five Years

A new treatment for multiple sclerosis prevents symptoms of the disease from worsening for up to five years in 46% of patients treated, a new study reports.