place important constraints on the possibilities for the genetic-basis underlying susceptibility to multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: Using very broad range-estimates for the different population ...

On chromosome 1p35.2, the research identified two distinct genetic variants associated with MS risk—one specific to Native ...

MS is not an inherited disorder ... Researchers speculate that a combination of genetic and environmental factors is at play, but it’s still not fully understood how. Share on Pinterest This ...

Researchers don’t yet fully understand what causes multiple sclerosis (MS) but believe it may develop from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Identifying these factors can help ...

A study has uncovered novel ancestry-specific genetic variants linked to multiple sclerosis (MS), offering new insights that could reshape treatment approaches for diverse populations affected by ...

Sardinians are probably prone to developing MS due to their particular genetic structure. Several factors, such as malaria, have led to the fixing of a unique distribution of alleles. [17] It is ...

Nov. 18, 2024 — Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in ...

Genetic counselors are in-demand health-care professionals who combine their passions for science and helping people to provide specialized expertise across many areas of medicine and industry. This ...

Severe obesity in childhood and adolescence more than triples the risk of MS, and obesity treatment does not seem to reverse it, a study finds.

Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies ever, revealing that retinal thickness could play a key role in ...