Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the leading cause of neurological disability in the world1. Canadians have one of the highest rates of MS and three Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day2. The disease randomly attacks the myelin coating of nerves in the brain, optic nerves and spinal cord causing permanent scaring. MS patients are in need for treatments that can make a difference in their quality of life — this is the driving force in health and medical research.
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