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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Thomas

Breakthrough shines new light on ancient causes of multiple sclerosis

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A “significant” breakthrough has revealed the origins of multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s in modern Europeans, which could aid new research into the prevention of the disease.

A study looking at 5,000-year-old human DNA has suggested Northern Europeans have the highest rates of MS and Alzheimer’s due to sheep and cattle herders migrating from the east thousands of years ago.

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