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·May 22, 2026·10 min read

Microglia Overloaded with Fat Linked to Rapid MS

Why do some multiple sclerosis patients deteriorate rapidly while others experience mild symptoms for decades? A post-mortem neuro-audit reveals that severe MS progression is linked to "foamy microglia", brain immune cells pathologically overloaded with fat droplets.

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·May 21, 2026·11 min read

Exercise Hormone May Protect Neurons in Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reveals that the exercise hormone irisin directly shields neurons from inflammation-driven decay.

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·May 18, 2026·10 min read

Genetic Maps Target Root Causes of Multiple Sclerosis

A new study provides the first direct empirical comparison of the two primary preclinical models for myelin loss and regeneration: cuprizone (CPZ) and lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC).

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·April 30, 2026·8 min read

Glucose Levels Signal the Growth of Myelin

Researchers discover that local glucose levels act as a signal that determines when stem cells mature into myelin-producing oligodendrocytes.

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·April 22, 2026·7 min read

White Matter Damage Triggers Repair and Disease Cycles

Researchers found that localized white matter damage causes remote grey matter loss, but regenerating myelin can reverse the damage.

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·April 2, 2026·7 min read

Mono Linked to a Threefold Increase in MS Risk

A study of nearly 19,000 people reveals that a history of infectious mononucleosis (mono) triples the risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis. The findings suggest that preventing Epstein-Barr virus infections could be a key strategy in reducing MS cases.

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·April 1, 2026·8 min read

Why MS Attacks the Brain’s “Thinking” Centers

A major study reveals that MS causes permanent brain damage by breaking down the DNA of "CUX2" neurons in the gray matter. This discovery marks a shift in MS research toward protecting neuronal DNA from inflammatory stress.

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·March 28, 2026·9 min read

How Intestinal Cells Trigger Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have discovered that gut lining cells trigger the neuroinflammation seen in Multiple Sclerosis. By mistakenly "presenting" antigens, these cells create pathogenic Th17 cells that migrate to the brain and spinal cord.

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·March 23, 2026·7 min read

Multiple Sclerosis Prevalence Doubled in Two Decades

MS prevalence has doubled since 2000, driven by better diagnostics and longer life expectancy. However, researchers warn of significant inequalities, with patients in deprived areas facing higher mortality and delayed care.

Neuroscience

·March 13, 2026·7 min read

High-Altitude Gene Helps Heal Myelin Damage

Scientists have discovered a "high-altitude" molecule that can rebuild damaged nerve coatings, offering new hope for MS patients.

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·February 20, 2026·8 min read

Mapping the Brain’s Insulation: 10 Million Cells That Speed Up Your Thoughts

The brain's "wiring" just got a lot clearer. Scientists have mapped 10 million cells responsible for insulating your thoughts and protecting brain health.

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·February 12, 2026·9 min read

Hidden Dynamics of Early Multiple Sclerosis Myelin Damage

New research suggests that the earliest signs of MS damage are surprisingly dynamic. By tracking myelin swellings in 3D, scientists have discovered that these precursors to lesions can actually shrink and disappear, revealing a hidden opportunity to stop the disease before it starts.