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MS Research Reveals Neurons Mutate 2.5x Faster After 40

4/24/2025

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Researchers at MS Australia have uncovered alarming insights into multiple sclerosis (MS) by analyzing brain tissue. They discovered that starting at age 40, neurons in MS lesions accumulate mutations at a staggering rate—2.5 times faster than healthy neurons. This finding underscores the role of chronic inflammation in nerve damage and opens new doors for potential treatments.

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Researchers at MS Australia have uncovered alarming insights into multiple sclerosis (MS) by analyzing brain tissue. They discovered that starting at age 40, neurons in MS lesions accumulate mutations at a staggering rate—2.5 times faster than healthy neurons. This finding underscores the role of chronic inflammation in nerve damage and opens new doors for potential treatments.