Multiple Sclerosis Linked to 3 Genes in Studies; More Likely
Bloomberg.com Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:33 AM PDT
July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Scientists who screened the entire human genome have implicated at least three genes in the incurable nerve disorder Multiple Sclerosis, and hinted a dozen more might be involved.

After a decades-long search, scientists identify new genetic risk factors for multiple sclerosis
EurekAlert! Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:08 AM PDT
A pair of large-scale genetic studies supported by the National Institutes of Health has revealed two genes that influence the risk of getting multiple sclerosis (MS) – data sought since the discovery of the only other known MS susceptibility gene decades ago.

Risk genes for multiple sclerosis uncovered
EurekAlert! Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:10 AM PDT
BOSTON, Mass. (July 29, 2007)—A large-scale genomic study has uncovered new genetic variations associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), findings that suggest a possible link between MS and other autoimmune diseases.

Risk genes for multiple sclerosis uncovered
CTV.ca Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:07 AM PDT
Researchers have uncovered new genetic variations that appear to put one at increased risk for multiple sclerosis, in a discovery that's being called the first real progress on the genetics of MS in 30 years.

New Genes Found for Multiple Sclerosis
Time Magazine Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:34 AM PDT
Researchers uncover two new genes that may cause MS, raising hopes for better treatments

Research identifies new genes linked with MS
Reuters via Yahoo! News Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:04 AM PDT
After decades of dead ends, scientists have identified two genes that may raise the risk of multiple sclerosis, lending insight into the causes of the debilitating disease.

Two genes may raise risk of MS
The Globe and Mail Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:20 AM PDT
Two more genes have been conclusively linked to multiple sclerosis, opening pathways to possible future treatments for the debilitating disease

Man with multiple sclerosis goes halfway down state in triathlon
Ventura County Star (subscription) - Ventura county,CA,USA
Rosales said his faith prevents him from condoning the use of embryonic stem cells in the search for a cure for multiple sclerosis and other diseases. ...
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