A groundbreaking study1 reveals how migratory patterns from Asia to Europe 5,000 years ago brought not only pastoral life but also genetic risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS). Shedding light on the enigmatic prevalence of MS in Northern Europeans, the research suggests an evolutionary trade-off and underscores the intricate interplay between genetic…
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