Research Teams Uncover Risk Genes For Multiple Sclerosis
BioresearchOnline Tue, 31 Jul 2007 7:19 AM PDT
Two new large-scale genomic studies have honed in on the main genetic pathway associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), while also uncovering new genetic variations in the disease and suggesting a possible link between MS and other autoimmune diseases

Scientists Link Gene to Multiple Sclerosis
Newsweek Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:24 AM PDT
After decades of searching, researchers have linked a second gene to multiple sclerosis.

Genes Linked to Multiple Sclerosis ID'd
KABC-TV Los Angeles Mon, 30 Jul 2007 5:55 PM PDT
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the nervous system. It can leave some people numb, others weak, and still others dependent on a wheelchair.

After a Decades-Long Search, Scientists Identify New Genetic Risk Factors for Multiple Sclerosis
National Institutes of Health Mon, 30 Jul 2007 2:04 PM 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.

International Collaborators Identify New Genetic Risk Factors For MS
Medical News Today Tue, 31 Jul 2007 1:18 AM PDT
The International Multiple Sclerosis Genetics Consortium (IMSGC) has identified two new genetic variations associated with MS, completing the largest replicated whole genome scan (scan of all the genes in the body) for multiple sclerosis to date. In addition, two independent collaborating groups published papers in Nature Genetics confirming one of these gene variations. [click link for full ...

Studies point to new genes associated with MS risk
Pharmaceutical Business Review Tue, 31 Jul 2007 3:12 AM PDT
A pair of large-scale genetic studies has revealed the first two genes that influence the risk of getting multiple sclerosis found in more than 20 years.

Chance of MS increased by genes
WNDU 16 South Bend Mon, 30 Jul 2007 3:08 PM PDT
Researchers say they have identified two new genes that increase your chances of developing multiple sclerosis.

Shaking Up Life: Parkinson's Disease
Library Journal - New York,NY,USA
Multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferer Schwarz has written similar books on MS and arthritis. Her new guide offers tips, techniques, shortcuts, and resources that ...
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Accentia Biopharmaceuticals Files Pre-Investigational New Drug ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has supported the clinical protocol at Johns Hopkins University. Developed by Dr. Richard Jones, Dr. Robert Brodsky, ...
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FDA To Seek Review Of Crohn's Disease Drug Tysabri
AHN - USA
Tysabri, which is already approved to treat multiple sclerosis, now faces a review by outside medical experts on Tuesday who will advise on whether the ...
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FDA hesitant to OK Tysabri for Crohn's
North County Times - Escondido,CA,USA
The Food and Drug Administration said it is concerned that patients taking Tysabri, which is already approved to treat multiple sclerosis, could develop a ...
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Biogen, Elan fall ahead of FDA hearing on Tysabri
MarketWatch - USA
Tysabri, which works by suppressing elements of the immune system, was taken off the market in 2005 after it was suspected of triggering an extremely rare ...
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