"Multiple sclerosis affects millions of people worldwide, though its underlying causes, and the physiological factors that trigger it remain unclear. Recently, however, researchers are looking to the human gut microbiota for answers." Read more...
"Summary: A new study reports T cells are activated in the intestines and migrate to the brain, causing an inflammatory cascade that may lead to multiple sclerosis. Researchers say the gut microbiome may play a more significant role in the development and progression of MS than previously believed." Read more...
"A team of researchers from Switzerland, the U.S. and Spain has isolated an enzyme that triggers an autoimmune response from T-cells in patients with MS. In their paper published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, the group describes their study of T-cells and protein fragments and what they found. Joseph Sabatino Jr. and Scott Zamvil with the University of California, have written a Focus piece on the work done by the team in the same journal issue. " Read more...
"The causes behind multiple sclerosis, a progressive neurological condition, are unknown. However, a new study has uncovered a key starting point: a strange signal sent by the brain to the lymph nodes." Read more...
"It is still unclear what causes multiple sclerosis, but new research closes in on the faulty immune system mechanisms involved in the development of this condition." Read more...
"A new subtype of multiple sclerosis has been found. Scientists hope that this discovery could one day lead to more specific diagnoses and personalized treatments for people with this disease." Read more...
"A recent study identified proteins responsible for fatigue that were unique to multiple sclerosis compared to the fatigue in chronic fatigue syndrome. The results of the study demonstrate that the fatigue that is common in multiple sclerosis is regulated by different mechanisms than that in chronic fatigue syndrome. " Read more....
For the first time, a new study suggests patients with multiple sclerosis who use the drug mitoxantrone may be at greater risk for colorectal cancer.
That morning cup of joe -- with several refills -- could be protective against multiple sclerosis (MS), according to an analysis of two cohort studies.
From fatigue to sexual dysfunction, multiple sclerosis can cause a broad array of symptoms.
"A new study investigates whether the function of the intestines is also attacked in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The results, obtained from a disease model of MS in mice, shows inflammation and changes in the barrier function of the intestines early in the course of the disease."
