One gut bacterium strain worsened MS-like disease in mice

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Key Takeaway

One strain of gut bacteria worsened an MS-like disease in mice, while two other strains did not.

What They Found

Mice given one strain of gut bacteria developed more severe MS-like disease. Two other strains did not make the disease worse. One of those strains was changed so it could no longer make a substance produced by the harmful strain. Disease began earlier in mice given the other strain, even though their disease was less severe than in mice given the harmful strain. The researchers also found changes in immune cells and in the front part of the brain.

Who Should Care and Why

This study tested mice that developed a relapsing MS-like disease, not people. It compared closely related strains of the same gut bacteria. The strains had different effects on disease severity. That difference matters when studying whether gut bacteria affect MS-like disease. The findings do not show how these bacteria affect people with MS.

Important Considerations

You should know this was a mouse study, not a study of people with MS. The abstract does not say how many mice were tested. It does not show whether any of these bacterial strains would help or harm you.

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