A new study reveals how Epstein-Barr virus may provoke immune cells to attack the brain, offering fresh hope for treating multiple sclerosis.

Ever had that moment when a family member gets diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and suddenly everyone’s wondering — am I next? It’s a scary thought that sends many people down internet rabbit holes, ...

A type of immune cell targeting the Epstein-Barr virus may play a key role in driving multiple sclerosis (MS), a study found.

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New research suggests that Epstein-Barr virus may actively provoke the immune system in people with multiple sclerosis. Scientists found large buildups of virus-targeting immune cells in the nervous ...

If autoimmune disease runs in your family, you may have been told some version of this: It’s in your genes. But science is revealing a deeper layer of complexity; genetic predisposition influences ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An X-linked gene called KDM6A shows more activity in women than in men and is linked to brain ...

Multiple sclerosis B-cell profiles differ by ancestry and sex among Black and Hispanic patients with multiple sclerosis.

Melanoma May Complicate Treatment with Natalizumab in MS Researchers are reporting 2 cases of melanoma in women with MS who were treated with natalizumab. Medscape Medical News, February 07, 2008 ...

Some research suggests that people with multiple sclerosis are at a higher risk of atherosclerosis. An increased risk hasn’t been established, and we don’t know how MS might increase the risk. Having ...