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Hundreds gathered on Peoria's Riverfront this weekend to show people living with MS they're not alone. The community fundraiser aims to bring in $100,000 for research into the hard-to-diagnose disease.
Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and his brother Alberto created a specialty burger to honor their mother's 20-year battle with multiple sclerosis. Every sale helps fund MS research, proving college athletes can use their platform for powerful good.
Researchers from top universities identified vulnerable "canary in the coal mine" neurons that die first in MS patients, opening a promising new path for treatment. This breakthrough could help millions by protecting brain cells before the disease progresses.
Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.
A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.
Scientists now have access to an AI tool that filters through 150 years of research data to deliver trustworthy answers in seconds. CAS Newton helps researchers move from question to verified answer without drowning in information overload.
When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.
Researchers have identified the exact mechanism that kills brain cells responsible for memory and thinking in multiple sclerosis patients. The breakthrough discovery opens a completely new path for protecting cognitive function in people living with MS.
South Korea is creating a new research movement to produce globally recognized scientists like Jane Goodall by focusing on uniquely Korean topics. The K-Science initiative aims to blend the nation's culture, history, and environment with cutting-edge research.
Researchers at Murdoch University analyzed over 1,800 voices of people with MS to understand their walking challenges beyond physical symptoms. Their groundbreaking approach revealed emotional and social barriers that current medical frameworks miss.
Researchers discovered a promising breakthrough linking Epstein-Barr virus to multiple sclerosis, offering hope for treating not just MS but potentially lupus, chronic fatigue, and other diseases. The findings reveal how immune cells respond to this virtually unavoidable virus that 95 percent of adults carry.
Jennifer Ferris transformed a "Wild Wild West" research environment into a thriving 17-person operation, earning the first university-wide staff award ever given to UT Health Sciences' Knoxville campus. Her journey from solo clinical trial coordinator to award-winning director shows how one person's vision can reshape an entire research community.
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The beloved Bundy family is coming together for a special reunion to raise money for MS research. Christina Applegate personally chose the charity, highlighting life-changing treatments developed from their work.
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After nearly three decades of living with multiple sclerosis, Ann Romney has overcome debilitating symptoms through alternative therapies and now champions research that could stop MS progression within five years.
Nigeria's medical research institute has unveiled a biobank containing over 400,000 biological samples that could revolutionize how the country understands and treats diseases. The massive collection offers locally generated data that researchers say will lead to better health outcomes for millions of Africans.
After federal research funding collapsed and thousands of scientists lost their jobs, a new model of community-driven science is taking root across America. From state-funded research bonds to mobile MRI scanners in rural towns, researchers are discovering that science doesn't need ivory towers to thrive.
Clare Reilly just became the first person to complete Australia's grueling 1,000-kilometer Munda Biddi trail in a wheelchair, proving that multiple sclerosis doesn't define what's possible. Her journey through forests, mountains, and dunes is raising funds for MS research and rewriting the rules on adventure.
Librarians are breaking free from the "service provider" stereotype to become valued research partners and co-authors on scientific studies. One librarian's expertise in consumer health and digital literacy earned them spots on multiple research teams.
Scientists at Stanford, MIT, and Cambridge are using Google DeepMind's Co-Scientist AI to accelerate breakthroughs in liver disease, aging, and infectious diseases. The system helps researchers digest decades of studies in days, spotting connections humans might miss.
A coalition of major scientific organizations just unveiled a new "Trust Seal" to help readers spot reliable research in an age of AI-driven information. The community-led initiative aims to rebuild confidence in science by recognizing publications that follow the highest standards.
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