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MS in the Media - 4 September 2020

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  1. Identical twins may give clues to MS
  2. Gut bacteria differences in MS

29 August - 4 September 2020

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Identical twins may give clues to MS

The immune systems of identical twins may give clues to how multiple sclerosis starts, according to German research involving 43 sets of twins where one has MS and the other doesn't.  The immune cell profile of both twins was similar and the twins who didn't have MS often showed some signs similar to the very early stages of MS.

Source: National MS Society (USA) 
Source: MS News Today

MS Trust link: Family risk of MS

Gut bacteria differences in MS

There are differences in the range of bacteria in the guts of people with multiple sclerosis and healthy controls, according to Japanese research. People with relapsing remitting MS lacked bacteria associated with energy metabolism and fatty acid synthesis. People with secondary progressive MS showed increased oxidative stress.

Source: MS News Today

MS Trust link: MS research updates

 

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