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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,...

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...

Research summary:  Type I interferons and microbial metabolites of tryptophan modulate astrocyte activity and central nervous system inflammation via the aryl hydrocarbon receptor The...

Research Summary: Brain derived neurotrophic factor in multiple sclerosis: effect of 24 weeks endurance and resistance training The background Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a protein that...

Research Summary: Vitamin D Status During Pregnancy and Risk on Multiple Sclerosis in Women in the Finnish Maternity Cohort The background Many studies have suggested that vitamin D deficiency is...

Research Summary: Safety and immunologic effects of high- and low-dose cholecalciferol in MS The background There is growing evidence to implicate a potential role for Vitamin D in the development and...

The Background Many studies have highlighted a link between stress and multiple sclerosis (MS), including research that has shown that norepinephrine (a regulator of stress) is implicated in the mouse model...

In 2013, the team from Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis (OMS) published a paper as part of the HOLISM research study in the International Journal of Neuroscience. This study showed that the consumption of...

The fact that after puberty women get MS more than men indicates a potential role for female sex hormones in the development of the disease. The fact that this gender imbalance has increased over the past 50...