Summary

This talk explores the immense potential of the immune system as a repository of information on chronic disease causes, exemplified by a study linking Epstein-Barr virus to multiple sclerosis. By developing "forensic immunology" and machine learning tools, the speaker aims to decode this immune archive to identify hidden causes and cures for diseases, potentially revolutionizing treatment for neurological and psychiatric disorders. The practical takeaway is that by learning what the immune system already knows, we could in the future "take the chronic out of chronic disease."