New research reveals that when gut bacteria closely resemble the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers, the immune system can become confused and attack both — accelerating multiple sclerosis.

If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system and cause it to ...

A study reveals that pro-inflammatory gut bacteria mimicking the myelin sheath trigger immune attacks on nerves, worsening MS ...

When laboratory mice suffer brain damage, e.g., from an injection, research group leader Jan Deussing has observed that a ...

If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system and cause it to ...

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New research shows some gut bacteria mimic myelin, tricking immunity to attack nerves and worsen MS. Non-inflammatory ...

Heat sensitivity in multiple sclerosis is well known, but doctors say cold weather can also worsen symptoms. From nerve ...

New research reveals a strong link between persistent brain inflammation and early brain shrinkage in children with MS. These ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An over-the-counter supplement called lipoic ...