Newly Discovered Immune Cells Play Role in Inflammatory Brain Diseases
Studying animal models, researchers have identified previously unknown types of immune cells that are present in the brains of those with multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...
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Old Cells Repair Damage in Brains of Those with Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers discovered oligodendrocyte neurogenesis is limited in the brains of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. However, oligodendrocytes that survive the autoimmune attack associated with MS may be able to form new myelin.... Read More...
Shedding Light on Brain Cell Changes in Multiple Sclerosis
A new study sheds light on brain cells implicated in multiple sclerosis. Researchers found there are several types of oligodendrocytes, and the ratio of these cells differ significantly in those with MS. The findings could help develop new targeted treatments for progressive multiple sclerosis.... Read More...
Discovery Opens New Opportunities to Slow or Reverse Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers report oligodendrocytes may be critical to the remyelination process.... Read More...
New Clues to Origin and Progression of Multiple Sclerosis
A new study sheds light on the role oligodendrocytes play in the development and progression of multiple sclerosis.... Read More...
How Salt Can Trigger Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis
A new study reports salt could be a possible trigger for inflammation in multiple sclerosis. Researchers report cells in a high salt environment show activation of the beta catenin/Wnt signaling pathway, a pathway previously implicated in disrupting regulatory T cells and triggering inflammation.... Read More...
‘Missing in Action’ Multiple Sclerosis Genes Discovered
Researchers have identified four new genes that act independently as risk factors for multiple sclerosis.... Read More...
Hippocampus Yields Clues to Treatment Strategies for Cognitive Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers report hippocampal plasticity can be improved by aerobic exercise and memory retraining for those with MS.... Read More...
Environmental Factors May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis Onset
Researchers report environmental conditions may trigger structural changes to myelin sheaths, forcing the onset of multiple sclerosis.... Read More...
Brain’s Lymphatic Vessels May Be New Treatment Avenue for Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers have discovered lymphatic vessels carry previously unknown messages from the brain to the immune system that triggers multiple sclerosis. Blocking the messages may provide new treatment options for the disease.... Read More...
Exercise Means Much More than Moving for Those with Multiple Sclerosis
For people with multiple sclerosis, exercise and physical activity mean much more than simply keeping fit. Researchers say exercise helps those with MS better cope with their condition and helps to maintain their identity beyond their diagnosis. ... Read More...
Mechanism Controlling Multiple Sclerosis Risk Identified
Researchers have identified a new mechanism of a risk gene for multiple sclerosis that triggers the disease via epigentic regulation. The study reports a protective genetic variant can reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis through the same mechanism.... Read More...