Multiple Sclerosis

How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 22, 2019

A new study reveals how blood vessels help protect the brain during inflammation. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases.... Read More...

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Long Term Benefits From Intensive Therapy in Early Stages of Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2019

A new study reports intensive therapy during the early stages of MS results in better long term outcomes for the patients.... Read More...

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Study Reveals New Link Between Food Allergies and Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 19, 2019

A new study reveals a link between food allergies and relapses in Multiple Sclerosis.... Read More...

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Researchers Create New Map of Brain’s Immune System

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 19, 2019

Researchers have successfully created a new map of the brain's immune system in both mice and humans. The findings suggest microglia all have the same core signatures, but can act differently, depending on their function. The map also details how the brain's immune system changes as multiple sclerosis progresses.... Read More...

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Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

Researchers report those who experience chronic inflammation during middle may be at increased risk of developing cognitive and memory disorders during old age. ... Read More...

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Newly Discovered Immune Cells Play Role in Inflammatory Brain Diseases

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 5, 2019

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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Researchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain Cells

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 29, 2019

Researchers have successfully created stem cell derived brain cells which can generate oligodendrocytes, neurons and astrocytes. ... Read More...

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Old Cells Repair Damage in Brains of Those with Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2019

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...

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Shedding Light on Brain Cell Changes in Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2019

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...

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Helping Cells to Help Themselves May Benefit Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 22, 2019

Researchers have discovered how the body is able to initiate repair mechanisms which can limit the extent of damage to the myelin sheath. The findings could help with the development of new therapies for multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Damage Before Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

Researchers report a new blood test can help detect neurological damage associated with Alzheimer's disease before any of the cognitive symptoms appear. Additionally, researchers report the test may be applied to help identify brain damage associated with TBI, stroke and multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...

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Evaluating the Effects of Environmental Exposures on Neurological Disorders

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 20, 2019

Researchers have identified a number of environmental factors, including the herbicide Linuron, as inflammation activators in neurodegenerative disorders.... Read More...

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How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

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Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

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How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

Long Term Benefits From Intensive Therapy in Early Stages of Multiple Sclerosis

Study Reveals New Link Between Food Allergies and Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers Create New Map of Brain’s Immune System

Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later

Newly Discovered Immune Cells Play Role in Inflammatory Brain Diseases

Researchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain Cells

Old Cells Repair Damage in Brains of Those with Multiple Sclerosis

Shedding Light on Brain Cell Changes in Multiple Sclerosis

Helping Cells to Help Themselves May Benefit Multiple Sclerosis

Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Damage Before Symptoms

Evaluating the Effects of Environmental Exposures on Neurological Disorders