Genetics

We often hear that Multiple Sclerosis is "genetic," but the reality is a much more intricate story of how our DNA interacts with the world around us. This deep dive explores the latest science revealing that MS isn't triggered by a single culprit, but by a "perfect storm" of factors—from the way your cellular power plants (mitochondria) communicate, to how diet and environment flip epigenetic switches, and even how your body processes cholesterol and gut bacteria. Read on to see how researchers are finally connecting these diverse biological dots to create a clearer map of the disease and find better targets for treatment.