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CONTENT AND CONTEXT Knowledge is power. Always get the best information. Find the right resources. You will have heard me say these things many times in MStranslate posts. When I write summaries...

As there is no universal experience of living with multiple sclerosis (MS), MStranslate has always placed a strong focus on sharing personal experiences of living with the condition.  This commitment has lead...

The background Fingolimod was approved in 2010 and became the first oral drug for the treatment of relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS).  It has proven to be beneficial for many people with MS and works by...

According to the dictionary, ‘null’ is defined as a non-existent or empty value or as something that has no force or meaning. Null is nothing.  Well, almost nothing for, in science, null is really...

Environmental factors in MS - Infection We know that there is an environmental component to multiple sclerosis.  We know that there is an immune component to multiple sclerosis.  One common way of linking...

The background It is known that problems with the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and the immune system contribute to the damage seen in multiple sclerosis (MS). These problems are often worsened by oxidative...

During July 2016, we have had the privilege of collaborating with Professor George Jelinek and the Neuroepidemiology Unit based at The University of Melbourne. In the first feature filmed with the group,...

We love providing the opportunity for members of our community to interact directly with MS researchers from around the world. Whilst our Google Hangouts have been really well received in the past, we know...

An MStranslate Opinion Piece Sometimes it can seem like every month scientists have discovered another genetic factor that increases an individual’s risk of getting multiple sclerosis (MS).  Similarly,...

The background Whilst it is generally accepted that multiple sclerosis (MS) has a combination of genetic and environmental factors that contribute to its development, the exact nature of these is still...