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We Might Know What Causes Multiple Sclerosis and Have a Vaccine in the Works

Multiple sclerosis (MS) has remained a medical mystery, its origins elusive despite extensive research. This chronic autoimmune disease, which affects nearly a million Americans, gradually strips away the protective covering of nerve cells, leading to muscle weakness, fatigue, and cognitive decline. Scientists have long suspected that a viral infection might play a role in triggering …

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Middle-Schooler Finds Goose Poop That Has Cancer-Fighting Compound. “My Mom, Auntie and Grandma Have All Had Cancer, so It Makes Me Happy That Something I Found Could Help,” Said Camarria Williams.

What if the next big breakthrough in cancer research was hiding in plain sight—somewhere no one would think to look? That’s exactly what happened when 13-year-old Camarria Williams scooped up a sample of goose droppings from a neighborhood park. What started as a simple STEM project turned into a remarkable scientific discovery that stunned researchers. …

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