#17 What Causes MS? (The Study that Changed Everything!)

"What causes MS?" is a question we get asked all the time - and for good reason! A complete answer to the question still doesn't exist, but recent scientific breakthroughs mean that we are now closer than ever... and it looks like a common virus may be to blame.  In this special episode of NeuroNotes, we breakdown our best current understanding of the causes of MS by covering two key studies:  - A 2022 landmark study implicating Epstein-Barr Virus as the strongest risk factor for MS🔗 Full paper here: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abj8222 - A recent 2025 review compiling the latest research between MS and EBV🔗 Full paper here: https://doi.org/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200460 This isn't one you want to miss!