Forty-eight new genetic variants associated with MS

Monday, September 30, 2013 - 13:30 in Biology & Nature

Scientists have identified an additional 48 genetic variants influencing the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. This work nearly doubles the number of known genetic risk factors and thereby provides additional key insights into the biology of this debilitating neurological condition. The study is the largest investigation of multiple sclerosis genetics to date.

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