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Risk genes for multiple sclerosis uncovered

Multiple Sclerosis Linked to 3 Genes in Studies; More Likely

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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les 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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