Breakthrough hope for MS treatment as scientists discover how to 'switch off' autoimmune diseases

Posted: Published on September 3rd, 2014

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Team at Bristol University have described their work as a 'breakthrough' Discovered a way to stop cells from attacking healthy body tissue Conditions which could benefit include MS and type 1 diabetes

By Lizzie Parry for MailOnline

Published: 05:42 EST, 3 September 2014 | Updated: 08:10 EST, 3 September 2014

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Scientists believe they have discovered how to 'switch off' autoimmune diseases, prompting hope the breakthrough could pave the way for a new treatment for multiple sclerosis.

Researchers at the University of Bristol, who describe the work as an 'important breakthrough', say it could improve the lives of millions around the world.

The study reveals how to stop cells from attacking healthy body tissue.

The team discovered how cells convert from being aggressive to protecting against disease, rather than the body's immune system destroying its own tissue by mistake.

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