If we do a quick check on the number of papers containing encephalomyelitis for EAE by year and compare it with multiple sclerosis by year, we can see the number of EAE papers have been dropping.
This was running running at about 1100-1200 responses and there were about 5000-6000 responses for multiple sclerosis. This is now
1000-1100
Year EAE MS
2017 1076 6056 current x 4
2016 994 5272
2015 1251 5432
2014 1205 5264
2013 1226 5037
2012 1130 4570
2011 1160 4297
2010 1159 4035
There is now less money in the system and maybe the funders are moving on. There are less "severe" to study basic science question for immunology. Have EAE had it's day?
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