FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·April 3, 2017·3 min readAltering The Immune System to Reverse Paralysis: Mouse StudyAn experimental treatment can generate immune cells that migrate to the brain and prevent attacks against myelin, allowing mice the ability to regain walking skills.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 23, 2017·5 min readResearchers Find Another Immune System Link Science Said Didn’t ExistA groundbreaking new study reveals an unexpected interaction between men's testes and the immune system. Additionally, the findings could help explain the development of certain autoimmune disorders and why some cancer vaccines are ineffective.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 23, 2017·5 min readNew Gene Interaction Associated With Increased Multiple Sclerosis RiskA new study reports a three fold risk for people who carry variants of two specific genes in developing multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 19, 2017·5 min readCurb Your Immune EnthusiasmResearchers discover a way in which to prevent immune attacks on viruses used as therapeutic treatments.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 14, 2016·3 min readBiomarker to Speed Diagnosis of Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation IdentifiedResearchers have identified a new biomarker for spinal cord and brain inflammation.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 22, 2016·4 min readOverlooked Molecules May Revolutionize Understanding of the Immune SystemIn a historic breakthrough, researchers have discovered thousands of new immune system signals. The findings hold potential implications for immunotherapies, autoimmune disease treatments and vaccine developments.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2016·4 min readToys and Enriched Surroundings Can Help Fight Infection: Mouse StudyResearchers report mice living in an enriched environment and stimulating surroundings have healthier immune systems.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 19, 2016·4 min readReprogramming Lymph Nodes to Fight Multiple SclerosisReprogramming lymph nodes could help to 'turn off' harmful immune attacks that occur in Multiple Sclerosis while keeping the immune system intact, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 3, 2016·3 min readYoga May Help Combat Symptoms of Multiple SclerosisA new study reports low impact exercise, such as yoga and swimming, can help improve certain symptoms of multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 10, 2016·2 min readZika Virus May Also Be Tied to Another Brain DisorderResearchers report the Zika virus may also be tied to an automimmune disease that attacks myelin similar to multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 1, 2015·6 min readHIV Drugs Interfere With Brain’s “Insulation”Common antiretroviral therapies used to treat HIV/AIDS can disrupt the function of oligodendrocytes which are critical for the manufacturing of myelin, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 30, 2015·7 min readPregnancy Hormone Helps Multiple Sclerosis Patients Avoid RelapsePatients with RRMS who took the pregnancy hormone estriol in combination with their regular medication were able to avoid relapse, a new study reports.Read More
