Medical research

Dozens of gut bacteria associated with multiple sclerosis

An international research consortium led by UC San Francisco scientists has shown significant differences between the gut bacteria profiles of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and healthy individuals, as well as between MS ...

Health

Specialist explains why multiple sclerosis can be misdiagnosed

Every five minutes, someone in the world receives the life-changing news that they have multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease in which the immune system attacks the protective layer of the nerves and causes lesions, or scars, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Who fares worse after multiple sclerosis strikes?

For people with multiple sclerosis, certain factors early in their disease may determine their quality of life in the years to come, a new study suggests.

Medical research

Multiple sclerosis drug works in a surprising way

Drugs called interferon betas are common treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS), reducing relapses and slowing motor function decline. Interferon beta, a protein known to contain a zinc binding pocket, is thought to reduce ...

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