Summary: 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 scleros… [+7046 chars]
Tiny Gut Imposters Could Be Driving Multiple Sclerosis - Neuroscience News
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.
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