New Multiple Sclerosis Gene Found WebMD Mon, 30 Jul 2007 8:41 AM PDT Three new studies show that variations in the IL7R gene, which affects the immune system, are more common in people with multiple sclerosis.

Genetic breakthrough in multiple sclerosis -- biggest for decades AFP via Yahoo! News Sun, 29 Jul 2007 2:55 PM PDT Investigators on Sunday reported the biggest breakthrough in decades into the genetic drivers for multiple sclerosis (MS), identifying two genes that each boost the risk of developing this tragic disease by up to 30 percent.

3 genes linked to multiple sclerosis / Mutations may increase risk of developing disease San Francisco Chronicle Mon, 30 Jul 2007 3:47 AM PDT New DNA scanning technologies, which have uncovered genetic traits tied to a growing list of human ailments, have spotted three gene mutations that may raise the risk of a person developing multiple sclerosis, the most common neurological disease among young...

Scientists identify 2 genes linked to multiple sclerosis Boston Globe Mon, 30 Jul 2007 1:37 AM PDT CHICAGO -- After decades of dead ends, scientists have identified two genes that might raise the risk of multiple sclerosis, providing insight into the causes of the debilitating disease.

Gene found that may provide breakthrough for multiple sclerosis patients ABC 7 Chicago Mon, 30 Jul 2007 9:26 AM PDT The most significant genetic breakthrough in multiple sclerosis research in three decades.

Researchers identify gene causing multiple sclerosis International Herald Tribune Sun, 29 Jul 2007 11:14 AM PDT Three teams of researchers, working separately by different methods, have succeeded in identifying the gene linked to the causes of multiple sclerosis.

Scientists identify genes that can cause multiple sclerosis The Kansas City Star Sun, 29 Jul 2007 8:23 PM PDT FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. | After three decades of work, scientists said Sunday they have identified two human genes that can cause multiple sclerosis, illuminating a new road toward a treatment for the disease.

Studies link genes to multiple sclerosis Arizona Daily Star Mon, 30 Jul 2007 0:18 AM PDT RALEIGH, N.C. — An international team of scientists has pinpointed genes that increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

Genome detectives discover culprits in multiple sclerosis News-Medical-Net Mon, 30 Jul 2007 3:39 AM PDT Genome detectives have done it again by revealing at least three genes which are implicated in the incurable nerve disorder Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Breakthrough could help treat multiple sclerosis
Dallas Morning News Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:51 PM PDT
After three decades of searching, scientists said Sunday they have identified two human genes that can cause multiple sclerosis, which could lead to breakthroughs in understanding and treating the often-devastating disease.