Absence of Gene Leads to Earlier, More Severe Multiple Sclerosis

A UCSF-led research team has identified the likely genetic mechanism that causes some patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) to progress more quickly than others to a debilitating stage of the disease. This finding could lead to the development of a test to help physicians tailor treatments for MS patients.
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