A new study published in Neurology and 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 ...

Young people could be spared from going blind by a new genetic risk tool that could also help diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) earlier, to start effective treatments. Optic neuritis is a condition ...

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

A new study identified protein targets and drug candidates, including opportunities to repurpose existing drugs. Six key ...

The results of research led by scientists at the University of Exeter, and at King’s College London, suggests that young people could be spared from going blind by a new genetic risk tool that could ...

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

Ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than other ancestries: It's a genetic legacy of horseback-riding cattle herders who swept into the region ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disorder of the central nervous system characterised by demyelination, neuroinflammation and varying degrees of neurodegeneration. Genetic factors account ...

Genetic analysis combined with consideration of other risk factors could significantly improve early distinction between people with optic neuritis who are likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), ...

(CNN) — Scientists have compiled the largest database of ancient DNA based on the bones and teeth of almost 5,000 humans who lived across Western Europe and parts of Central Asia from 34,000 years ago ...

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