Theiler's Murine Encephalomyelitis Virus (TMEV)
In 1937, Max Theiler discovered a filterable agent that was a known cause for paralysis in mice. He found the virus was not transmittable to Rhesus monkeys, and that only some mice developed symptoms. The virus is now referred to as Theiler's Murine Encephalomyelitis Virus. The virus has been well characterized, and now serves as a standard model for studying Multiple Sclerosis.
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