This research addressed multiple sclerosis: putting two and two together. N E W S AN D V I E W S NATURE MEDICINE VOLUME 12 | NUMBER 10 | OCTOBER 2006 Autoimmune diseases affect about 5 per- cent of people. Apart from occasional small insights into these conditions, progress into understanding and treating them is frus- tratingly slow. These findings have important implications for understanding genetics in MS and improving patient outcomes. The results may inform clinical practice and guide development of more effective MS treatments. This work underscores the value of continued research in advancing MS care..
