FeaturedGenetics·June 24, 2013·3 min readAbsence of Gene Leads to Earlier, More Severe Case of Multiple SclerosisA new study identifies a possible genetic mechanism that causes a quicker progression of multiple sclerosis. The absence of Tob1 in CD4+ T cells is key to early onset of a more aggressive form of MS.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 13, 2013·4 min readTesting Method Promising for Spinal Cord Injuries and Multiple SclerosisResearchers adapt a medical test, previously developed to measure a toxin found in smokers, to measure the same toxin in people suffering from MS and spinal cord injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 12, 2013·2 min readNew Imaging Technique Holds Promise for Speeding MS ResearchResearchers have developed a new MRI neuroimaging technique which detects brain lesions associated with multiple sclerosis in finer detail than ever before. The technique could be a powerful tool for evaluating new treatment options for the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 24, 2013·4 min readGoing Live – Immune Cell Activation in Multiple SclerosisResearchers have presented two studies introducing new indicator molecules that can visualize the activation of T cells. Their findings provide new insight into the role of these cells in the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 17, 2013·3 min readStudy Identifies New Approach to Improving Treatments for MS and Other ConditionsResearchers discovered a novel molecular target for the design of drugs which could be safer and more effective for multiple sclerosis, as well as other disorders associated with the loss of white matter in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 10, 2013·4 min readScientists Show How Nerve Wiring Self-DestructsResearchers have discovered a way in which the body can remove injured axons. They also identified a potential target for new drugs which could prevent the inappropriate loss of axons, as well as maintain nerve function.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 6, 2013·2 min readMultiple Sclerosis May Not Be As Rare As Thought in African-AmericansA population based study which looked at patients newly diagnosed with MS discovered African-Americans had a 47% increased risk of developing the disease compared with Caucasians. However, Hispanic and Asian people had a 58 and 80% lower risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 8, 2013·3 min readLow Incidence of Venous Insufficiency in MSUsing several imaging methods, researchers note chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, CCSVI, occurs in low rates for patients with multiple sclerosis and non-MS volunteers.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 6, 2013·1 min readPeople with MS-Related Memory and Attention Problems Have Signs of Extensive Brain DamageUsing MRI scans on patients with multiple sclerosis and associated cognitive problems, researchers noted extra white matter dysfunction in areas important for cognitive skills.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 2, 2013·3 min readResearchers Identify Biomarker and Potential Therapy Target in MSResearchers discover proteins in the IL-6 signaling pathway may be leveraged as novel biomarkers of multiple sclerosis (MS) to gauge disease activity and as a target for new therapies.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 1, 2013·2 min readObesity May Increase Risk of MS in Children and TeensResearchers suggest obesity may increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in children and teenage girls. The study found the risk was one and a half times higher in overweight girls.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 30, 2013·2 min readNew Drug Target Identified for Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report that the protein Klotho plays an important role in the health of myelin, the insulating material allowing for the rapid communication between nerve cells. These findings may lead to new therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer's disease (AD).Read More