Research

Studies to stop MS, restore function and end MS forever.

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Bright minds

National MS Society fellows lead cutting-edge research, diagnosis and treatment focused on multiple sclerosis.

Ghazal Lashgari, MD, in office

Women shaping the landscape of MS

Research and clinical fellows work to change what it means to live with MS.

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Newest MS research that inspires us

Highlights from the National MS Society’s 2022 Leadership Conference: “A Cure Is Everything”

Diets for MS

Diets for MS

How different food plans could affect your disease

Fighting fatigue

Researchers are studying various treatments and ways to manage this common MS symptom.

Worldwide influence

Dystel prize winner is the driving force behind a renowned center dedicated to MS research,… Read More

Complex link

Studies show Epstein-Barr virus as a major risk factor for MS.

MS prevalence similar in Black and white people

A new study refutes the once-held belief that MS is a disease that primarily affects… Read More

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Not feeling motivated?

Study shows how pervasive — and problematic — apathy can be among people with MS.

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Varied response

Barancik Prize winner focuses on how different treatments affect people with MS.

Weight training

A vest with a few extra ounces could help people with multiple sclerosis improve their… Read More

Underlying mechanisms

Dystel Prize winner focuses on immune responses that drive MS.

Dwight Bergles and lab team

Mysterious cells

Barancik winner’s discoveries upend assumptions about MS and the brain.

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Hope on the horizon

International collaboration accelerates the development of effective treatments for progressive MS.

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High-tech walking help

Robotic exoskeleton exercise improves walking ability and thinking speed

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Moving to the beat

Music therapy helps people with MS who have difficulty walking.

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