Scientists Find Genetic Cause of MS (VIDEO) University of British Columbia This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. Caption Researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered a rare genetic mutation that causes multiple sclerosis, which should erase doubts that some forms of the neurological disease are inherited. Credit UBC Faculty of Medicine Usage Restrictions None 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.