Researchers (IMAGE) University of Virginia Health System Caption Researchers Jonathan Kipnis (from left), Jasmin Herz and Antoine Louveau of the University of Virginia School of Medicine's Department of Neuroscience have determined that lymphatic vessels surrounding the brain play a critical role in multiple sclerosis. Targeting the vessels may offer a new way to treat the disease. Credit Dan Addison | University of Virginia Communications Usage Restrictions May be used to accompany news coverage of the MS discovery. All other uses require express written permission from UVA Health System. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.