Scientists say they have found evidence that variations in a gene known as CBLB are linked to the development of multiple sclerosis in humans. Read Summary >
According to a new study in the British Medical Journal, the children of women who were pregnant in the winter months have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis because these women got less exposure to sunlight during their pregnancy. Read Summary >
British researchers have found that 71 percent of patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis who were treated with the experimental drug alemtuzumab in a recent study showed no disease activity after four years. Read Summary >
Scientists say it's more clear than ever that environmental factors play a major role in the development of multiple sclerosis, since a new study has found that genetics can't explain why one identical twin would have the condition while the other does not. Read Summary >
Pseudobublar affect causes involuntary crying or laughing in patients with some neurological conditions, and it can greatly impact patients' quality of life. Read Summary >
According to a new study, smoking enhances the link between high levels of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus--a risk factor for multiple sclerosis--and the disease itself. Read Summary >
