This article highlights the work of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) in the United States. It also covers research from other NIH institutes that are leading efforts to understand and treat multiple sclerosis (MS progression). These institutions are heavily involved in brain and nervous system research, providing significant resources for MS studies. Although the exact cause of MS remains elusive. There has been substantial progress in other areas, particularly in developing new treatments to prevent disease flare-ups.

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