Twin Genes Do Battle Over Multiple Sclerosis
Medical News Today Mon, 02 Oct 2006 0:17 AM PDT
Scientists have found that a risk gene for multiple sclerosis (MS) is fought by a twin gene which tries to dampen the effects of the disease. The gene that puts a person a risk of MS - DR2b - is always found with its partner, DR2a. This protective twin masks the risk gene's negative effect by redirecting the immune system to prevent it from attacking the body. [click link for full article]

Gene found that helps combat MS BBC News Sun, 01 Oct 2006 6:03 PM PDT A gene that helps to stave off the effects of multiple sclerosis has been discovered by scientists.

Different Techniques Can Help Ease Chronic Pain, Return Patients' Smiles
Medical News Today Mon, 02 Oct 2006 0:14 AM PDT
Larry Waters' missionary work to spread the Gospel to foreign nations fulfilled his heart's passion for decades, but it left his head pounding. Beginning in 1998, he experienced severe headaches that eventually forced him to return home. [click link for full article]