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Large Human Study Offers a Clearer Mechanism Linking Epstein-Barr Virus to Multiple Sclerosis
A study of more than 617,000 people adds mechanistic detail to the growing case that Epstein-Barr virus helps drive multiple sclerosis by altering immune-cell behavior and activating risk-related genes.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers studied 617,186 people to probe how EBV may contribute to MS.
- The virus appears to manipulate B-cells and activate genes tied to disease risk.
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