FeaturedNeurology·July 7, 2015·4 min readDecreased Brain Network Connectivity Responsible for Cognitive Changes in Multiple SclerosisAccording to a new study, people with multiple sclerosis exhibit weaker connections between the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and posterior brain regions.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 11, 2015·3 min readKey Regulator of Inflammation Disrupted by Gene Variants Linked to Multiple SclerosisAccording to a new study, researchers have implicated a central regulator as a cause of MS and ulcerative colitis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 19, 2015·3 min readCause of Balance and Movement Problems in Multiple Sclerosis IdentifiedNew findings could help point the way to new targets for developing treatments for multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 14, 2015·4 min readGenetic Variant Predicts How Likely a Multiple Sclerosis Patient Will Respond to TreatmentA new study reports the discovery of a genetic variant that could predict how well a patient with multiple sclerosis will respond to certain treatments for the disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 27, 2015·4 min readResearchers Discover a Way to Prevent the Development of Multiple Sclerosis in MiceA new study reports researchers have been successful in protecting against the onset of multiple sclerosis in an animal model of the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 20, 2015·5 min readMultiple Sclerosis Could be Reversed by Drugs That Activate Neural Stem CellsA new study reports two over the counter medications could activate neural stem cells to stimulate myelin producing cells and may offer new treatment options for multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 22, 2015·3 min readRare Neurological Disease Shines Light on Health of Essential Nerve CellsNew research could help develop new treatments for rare genetic disease which interferes with myelin.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 11, 2014·4 min readStudy Blocks Multiple Sclerosis Relapses in MiceResearchers report the Del-1 protein reduces the severity of a disease equivalent to MS in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 10, 2014·3 min readStudy Finds Air Pollution Harmful to Young BrainsResearchers report children living in areas with higher level of air pollution are at increased risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 26, 2014·3 min readWii Balance Board Induces Changes in the Brains of MS PatientsResearchers report using a balance board from a video game system can help some MS patients to reduce the risk of accidental falls.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 16, 2014·3 min readEmbryonic Stem Cells Offer Treatment Promise for Multiple SclerosisResearchers identify a new approach to treating MS using human embryonic stem cells.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 16, 2014·6 min readStem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for MS in Mouse ModelResearchers implant human stems cells into the spinal cords of mice crippled by an autoimmune disease similar to MS, helping the mice to regain the ability to move and walk.Read More
