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‘Striking’ sign of multiple sclerosis found in brain years before symptoms appear

Multiple sclerosis can affect your ability to walk -Credit:Kinga Krzeminska A simple blood test may soon be able to detect early signs of multiple sclerosis (MS), years before symptoms appear. US researchers have found a marker in the blood of people who are on track to develop a debilitating autoimmune disease. This breakthrough could lead… Read More »

4 out of every 5 autoimmune disease patients are women. New study offers clues as to why

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Why women are at higher risk of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis is a long-standing medical mystery, and a research team at Stanford University may now be one step closer… Read More »

Gene That Protected People 5,000 Years Ago May Be Linked to Debilitating Modern Diseases

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Scientists have compiled the largest database of ancient DNA based on the bones and teeth of nearly 5,000 people who lived in parts of Western Europe and Central Asia from 34,000 years ago to the… Read More »