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
FeaturedNeurology·May 8, 2014·4 min readStudy Helps Explain Why MS Is More Common in WomenNew research may help explain why multiple sclerosis is more prevalent in women than men.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 22, 2014·2 min readAntibody May Be Detectable in Blood Years Before MS Symptoms AppearAccording to a new study, the KIR4.1 antibody may be present in patients before the onsite of multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 14, 2014·3 min readCould Undiagnosed Sleep Problems Be Making MS Patients’ Fatigue Worse?Researchers find an increased risk of sleep apnea in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 17, 2013·3 min readContrast Agent Linked with Brain Abnormalities on MRIResearchers confirm an association between a common MRI contrasting agent and abnormalities on brain MRI.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 5, 2013·3 min readA Simple Eye Test for Multiple SclerosisResearchers discover the pupils of MS patients respond much slower to stimuli. Additionally, the study reports the slower the response time, the worse the symptoms of MS are.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2013·4 min readMolecular Sensor Detects Early Signs of Multiple SclerosisResearchers devise a new molecular sensor which can detect multiple sclerosis at its earliest stage.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 5, 2013·4 min readQuantity, Not Just Quality, in New Brain Scan MethodUsing MRI neuroimaging, researchers develop a new method of quantifying brain tissue volume. The new method could provide an additional way to track the progress of multiple sclerosis and other neurological diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 9, 2013·5 min readNew Strategy to Treat Multiple Sclerosis Shows Promise in MiceResearchers have identified a set of compounds which could be used to treat MS. These compounds boost a population of progenitor cells which can repair damage to nerve fibers caused by the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 8, 2013·3 min readStudy Finds No Link Between Venous Narrowing and Multiple SclerosisResearchers find CCSVI is just a prevalent in those without multiple sclerosis as those with the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 7, 2013·3 min readSending Multiple Sclerosis Up in SmokeResearchers discover THC and CBD prevent inflammation in the spinal cord and brain of mice with MS-like symptoms.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 4, 2013·6 min readResearchers Uncover 48 New Genetic Variants Associated with Multiple SclerosisResearchers have identified an additional 48 genetic variants which influence the risk of developing MS. There are now 110 genetic variants associated with the disease.Read More
