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Lisa Emrich

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posted 09/11/2009, comments (0)

Gratitude Friday

Today I am thankful for those who conduct research and who want to know what those of us who live with multiple sclerosis really think about a subject such as genetic research and genetic testing. Earlier this week, I was contacted by Virginia Hughes who is a freelance science writer with a special interest in genomics... Read more Chevron

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Alex

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posted 05/20/2008, comments (0)

Risk for family member.

What risk has a person with one oncle with multiple sclerosis? What risk has the offspring of that person?

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theresag79

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posted 05/14/2008, comments (7)

My daughter and MS

I was thinking about this disease and my daughter. I know that it hasn't been proven that MS is a genetic disorder but many times if someone in the family has it there is a greater chance that others in the family can also get it. And it is more common in women than men. I know of someone that has MS, as well as her mother... Read more Chevron

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Kimberly Fabrizio

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posted 01/25/2008, comments (0)

On Being a Redhead

As I learn more about this disease they call M.S. and its innate ability to strike fair-skinned people, most of whom are women, I began to wonder about the existence of scientific research as it relates to redheads and medical conditions. More on that later, but first let me provide a little background on what life is like - as a redhead. It... Read more Chevron

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Laura

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posted 11/08/2007, comments (0)

Genetics of MS Workshop

Experts from the United States, UK, and Australia are gathering in Cambridge this week to participate in the Genetics of MS workshop. Dr. Stephen Sawcer quoted in MedicalNewsToday.com said that, "the genes behind MS are more difficult to find than we thought and no individual group of researchers has enough power on their own." The... Read more Chevron

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