Potential Path to Repair Nerves Damaged by Multiple Sclerosis
Findings could lead to neuroprotective treatment for MS that are tailored to repair damage cause by the disease.... Read More...
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Cellular Self Digestion Process Triggers Autoimmune Disease
A new study reveals how autophagy in certain immune cells can lead to the immune system attacking the central nervous system. The findings have implications for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis.... Read More...
Unique Pattern of Brain Inflammation May Explain Neurocognitive Impairment in HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Drugs
Persistent inflammation may underlie HIV associated neurocognitive disorders in patients taking specific antiretroviral drugs, a new study reports.... Read More...
Blood Clotting Protein Prevents Repair in the Brain
A new study sheds light on demylination diseases like Multiple Sclerosis. Researchers discovered a blood clotting protein can leak into the central nervous system and prevent myelin production.... Read More...
Powerful Biomarker of Multiple Sclerosis Discovered
Researchers have identified a unique biomarker in the blood of people with Multiple Sclerosis. Using a simple blood test, researchers were able to identify those with MS and discriminate between people at different stages of the disease.... Read More...
Computer Simulation Suggests Multiple Sclerosis is a Single Disease
Using a mathematical model based on experimental data from multiple sclerosis patients, researchers performed computer simulations of the different known biological processes associated with the disease. They discovered the symptoms and disease course are produced by the same underlying mechanism that damages the nerve cells over time.... Read More...
How Rabies Induces Frenzied Behavior
A new study reports small fragments of the rabies virus binds to, and inhibits, nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the brain, inducing frenzied behaviors. ... Read More...
‘Drain Pipes’ in the Brain: Lymphatic Vessels Act As Pipeline Between Brain and Immune System
A new study in eLife provides evidence that our brains may drain waste via our lymphatic vessels. The vessels may act as a 'pipeline' between the brain and immune system. Researchers say the findings could alter the way we think about how the brain and immune system inter-relate.... Read More...
Linking Mental Health and the Gut Microbiome
A new study explores the potential link between the gut microbiome and mental health. Researchers report depression may be influenced by disturbances to gut bacteria, suggesting nutrition and diet, in combination with other strategies, could help treat the disorder.... Read More...
Brain’s Immune Cells May Drive Overeating and Weight Gain
Researchers report microglia, immune cells found in the brain, may trigger overeating and increase weight gain as a response to high fat diets. The study suggests targeting microglia could provide new treatment options to help curb obesity.... Read More...
A New Study Revises the Development and Evolutionary Origin of the Vertebrate Brain
Researchers believe findings may shed light on how the vertebrate brain may have evolved. ... Read More...
Nose2Brain: Better Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
A new approach to treating Multiple Sclerosis is being developed.... Read More...