Use of Gadolinium in MRI scans for MS
April 3, 2017Gadolinium is a chemical that is known as a ‘contrast agent’, meaning that it shows up in X-rays and other imaging techniques.read more
Research
A blood test to distinguish between MS subtypes
March 6, 2017MS Research Australia is proud to have supported the work of Professor Gilles Guillemin and Dr Edwin Lim. Their latest work has hit the media headlines with 1 million views…read more
New funding for repair and regeneration of myelin
March 6, 2017MS results from the damage and loss of myelin, the conductive layer around nerve fibres in the brain and spinal cord. Myelin can be repaired following attacks of MS, but…read more
MS, the immune system and a sneaky intruder
March 6, 2017Australian immunological researchers have a strong tradition of being on the cutting edge - 20 years ago, Australian Professor Peter Doherty AC was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for…read more
First blood biomarker for multiple sclerosis discovered
February 7, 2017A blood test for determining the subtype of MS could be as little as two years away following the discovery of a blood biomarkerread more
International attention focussed on progressive MS
February 1, 2017One of the core goals of the International Progressive MS Alliance is to not only bring together researchers and fund research into progressive MS, but also to focus the attention…read more
Ageing myelin, the cause of MS?
December 10, 2016You are not as old as you think you are! We often think that our bodies are static, that it is the same body we have always had, maybe a…read more
Heavy metals in MS
December 10, 2016In a new study published recently, tissue from the MS Research Australia Brain Bank was used. Led by Associate Professor Roger Pamphlett from the University of Sydney, to study the…read more
Living at a higher latitude linked to earlier age of onset in MS
December 10, 2016The ‘latitude effect’ for developing MS, has long been recognised for some time, where the latitude at which a person lives can influence their overall risk of developing MS. This…read more
Non-gluten wheat sensitivity may be linked to autoimmunity
November 21, 2016Some people with MS have described finding benefit in switching to a gluten free diet, however, there is no strong scientific evidence that gluten contributes to the risk of developing…read more
Media reports about autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplant
October 31, 2016There are many stories in the media about autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplant, also known as bone marrow transplant, AHSCT or HSCT, as a treatment for MS.read more
New research identifies ‘genetic switches’ may play a role in secondary progressive MS
October 31, 2016New research has just been published looking at the role of microRNAs or ‘genetic switches’ in secondary progressive MS. microRNAs are tiny pieces of genetic material found in cells which…read more
Does our blood contain early markers of MS?
October 31, 2016Our bodies contain a number of fascinating but under-rated bodily fluids, with blood possibly being the most fascinating. We use it regularly to test our health, we can save lives…read more
Can genes predict the clinical course of MS?
October 31, 2016It is known that MS results from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. A huge amount of research both in Australia and internationally, has contributed to the identification of…read more
Overcoming heat sensitivity
September 5, 2016Our bodies are like an amazing air conditioning unit, and much like an air conditioning unit, it has to be able to sense the temperature and then calculate whether to…read more
Donated MS tissue used to identify a new target of immune attack in MS
September 5, 2016MS is thought to be caused by a person’s own immune system mistakenly attacking components of the brain and spinal cord.read more
Type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis links: Early findings released
September 5, 2016Preliminary research released today revealed findings on common genetic and environmental risk factors between two autoimmune diseases, type 1 diabetes (T1D) and multiple sclerosis (MS).read more
Enhancing the magic of MRI
August 20, 2016MRI or magnetic resonance imaging is an amazing technical marvel, the ability to see into the human body in a non-invasive way is nothing short of magic.read more
What roles can sunshine play in MS risk?
August 20, 2016Interview with Professor Prue Hart from the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth. Prue discusses the role that sunshine can play in the risk of MS.read more
Medicinal Marijuana for MS in NSW
August 8, 2016The NSW government has just passed legislation that now makes medicinal marijuana or medicinal cannabis legal in New South Wales.read more