HEALTH
Ancestry-specific genetic variants linked to multiple sclerosis risk
A study has uncovered novel ancestry-specific genetic variants linked to multiple sclerosis (MS), offering new insights that could reshape treatment approaches for diverse populations affected by the disease. The research, presented today at European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis 2024, is the result of efforts by the Alliance for Research in Hispanic MS (ARHMS) Consortium and is the first large-scale study to identify ancestry-specific genetic effects for MS risk…