Gene Mutations May Explain Women's Higher MS Rate (Reuters)

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Gene Mutations May Explain Women's Higher MS Rate (Reuters)
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Reuters - Women are about twice as likely
to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) as men and new research
suggests that this may be related to variations in the gene for
interferon (IFN)-gamma, a protein involved in the immune
system.

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