Immunology

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition that affects nearly a million people in the United States alone. It disrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body, leading to symptoms that range from numbness and weakness to difficulty walking or paralysis. Despite decades of research, the exact cause of MS remains unclear. …

Kidney transplants save lives, but access to a compatible organ is one of the biggest barriers patients face. Blood type matching limits which kidneys can be used for which recipients, leaving thousands of people waiting for the right donor. Researchers may be moving closer to a solution. A research team from institutions across Canada and …