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New Study Links ALS and MS Geographic Patterns

10/18/2025

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A study in Scientific Reports led by Melissa Schilling of New York University finds a geographic association between amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple sclerosis (MS) in the United States.
The findings show overlapping geographic patterns across the United States after accounting for race and wealth.
The study challenges the view that ALS and MS are unrelated.
Researchers aim to identify environmental factors behind the overlap to inform prevention strategies.

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Story summary

A study in Scientific Reports led by Melissa Schilling of New York University finds a geographic association between amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple sclerosis (MS) in the United States.
The findings show overlapping geographic patterns across the United States after accounting for race and wealth.
The study challenges the view that ALS and MS are unrelated.
Researchers aim to identify environmental factors behind the overlap to inform prevention strategies.