THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING ANTIBODIES
August 29, 2017One of the perennial questions of MS research is, what is it that triggers the attack on the nervous system in the first place?read more
Month: August 2017
GENE TAGS AFFECT MS RISK
August 29, 2017Scientific evidence suggests that a number of genes are involved in the development of MS. Previously, MS Research Australia supported scientists in the Australia New Zealand MS Genetics Consortium have…read more
NEW INSIGHTS INTO MS SUSCEPTIBILITY GENE
August 29, 2017Research has revealed that there are over 110 genes which increase the risk of a person developing MS. One of these genes is called IL2RA. A group of Australian MS…read more
DIETARY FACTORS IN MS
August 29, 2017In up to 10% of cases MS may start before the age of 18. This is known as paediatric MS. It is not known exactly what triggers MS, although a…read more
USING WORMS TO TREAT MS
August 29, 2017The number of people living with MS and other autoimmune disorders has been increasing. Many reasons for this have been suggested, but one theory, known at the ‘hygiene hypothesis’ is…read more
FEELING THE HEAT WITH MS
August 29, 2017MS is a debilitating disease that affects the communication of messages from nerve cells in the brain to the body. This results in numerous symptoms including complications with vision, motor…read more
BREASTFEEDING MAY REDUCE THE RISK OF MS
August 29, 2017MS is more common in women than in men. Research shows that this may at least in part be due to a relationship between sex hormones and MS in women.read more
Help sought for UK study
August 29, 2017Help-Seeking and Social Support in Husbands/Partners/Spouses & other male significant others of people with Multiple Sclerosisread more