Discovery paves way for multiple sclerosis treatments

A major discovery has been made towards finding the cause of multiple sclerosis and potentially paves the way for new treatments.

Scientists have found a cellular mechanism which may cause the disease and a potential hallmark which could be a target for future treatment of the auto- immune disorder.

Multiple sclerosis affects around 2.5 million people around the world. MS Ireland estimates up to 9,000 people and their family members live with condition across Ireland.