In a major step towards early detection, University of South Australia researchers are investigating the biology behind multiple sclerosis (MS) to help predict people's genetic risk of developing the ...

Treatment with interferon or with glatiramer acetate? This question arises for many patients who receive a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) for the first time. Until now, the choice between the ...

Mendelian randomization revealed a significant link between higher genetically-determined BMI and increased MS severity, strengthening previous observational findings. Expanded analysis included ...

A new study published in Neurology, led by Queen Mary University of London, has revealed that people of South Asian, African and European ancestry share many of the same genetic risk factors for ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the immune system erroneously attacks a protective insulation that surrounds neurons, known as myelin. As myelin degenerates, it leads to a variety of ...

Jan. 9, 2025 -- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. How does MS impact the body? What are the symptoms of MS? We spoke with Michael Levy, MD, PhD, to ...