A variant of the CYP27B1 gene is linked to multiple sclerosis

A recent study found that individuals carrying rare variant copies of the CYP27B1 gene have a much greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis. This provides support for theories that vitamin D levels may be linked to incidence of multiple sclerosis; the CYP27B1 product is involved in processing vitamin D into its active form. For more details, see http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16086004