FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2017·8 min readAllergy Drug Improves Function in Patients with Chronic Injury from Multiple SclerosisUCSF researchers reveal a common over the counter antihistamine appears to accelerate neural signaling and restore nervous system functioning for some multiple sclerosis patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 24, 2017·5 min readLeprosy Turns the Immune System Against ItselfResearchers reveal the mechanism behind leprosy's destructive effect on the body and note the disease may share common characteristics with multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 10, 2017·3 min readLoss of Spinal Nerve Fibers Not the Only Cause of Disability in MSResearchers report spinal cord cross sectional area is not a good predictor of axonal loss in multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 10, 2017·3 min readStudy Establishes Extent of Neuron Loss in Brains of People With Multiple SclerosisResearchers report demyelination may not be as good an indicator of the progression of MS as previously thought.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 21, 2017·3 min readPreliminary Study Suggests Possible New Treatment for MSAccording to researchers, a small preliminary study could show promise for a new treatment for those with primary progressive multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·February 9, 2017·5 min readAnti-Cell Death Agent A Potential Treatment For Vision Loss in MSST266 produces an anti-inflammatory effect and can help preserve cells in the optic nerve, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 8, 2016·5 min readNew Clues to Myelination Could Help Identify Ways to Intervene in Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers discovered an important component of myelination following birth that could help treat neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2016·6 min readReplacing Myelin Protects Neurons and Restores Function in Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse StudyResearchers have succeeded in regenerating myelin in mouse models of multiple sclerosis, protecting neurons from the disease and helping to restore function.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 20, 2016·3 min readCombinations of Gut Bacteria Affects Myelin Content and Brain FunctionAccording to researchers, targeting specific gut bacteria could be a way to treat demyelinating diseases, like multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 1, 2016·4 min readFaster Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis With New MRI TechniqueResearchers have developed a new technique with uses MRI scanners to look for evidence of multiple sclerosis in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 26, 2016·4 min readStudy Details Source of Mental Problems Associated with Multiple SclerosisA new study sheds light on how damage in the brain caused by MS may explain the cognitive decline associated with the disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 3, 2015·3 min readResearchers Reveal Molecular Mechanism Behind RemyelinationA new study outlines the mechanism involved in remyelination.Read More
