summary: In this genetic study, the authors looked at the genetic features of an unusual family in whom MS seems to be much more strongly inherited than usual. They found some specific genetic patterns involved in immune system control which might contribute to developing a predisposition to MS.

authors: Dyment DA, Cader MZ, Herrera BM, Ramagopalan SV, Orton SM, Chao M, Willer CJ, Sadovnick AD, Risch N, Ebers GC.

source: J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2008 Feb;79(2):158-62.

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