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·March 23, 2017·4 min read

Possible New Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers identify a new cellular mechanism that may be responsible for multiple sclerosis. Findings could open up new avenues for the development of treatments.

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·June 18, 2013·4 min read

Key Protein is Linked to Circadian Clocks, Helps Regulate Metabolism

A new study reveals how the production of p75NTR protein oscillates in time with the body's natural circadian rhythm and how these oscillations help regulate vital metabolic functions. The findings offer an insight into how circadian rhythm helps maintain the body's overall metabolic health.

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·February 19, 2019·5 min read

Researchers Create New Map of Brain’s Immune System

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.

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·March 5, 2023·3 min read

Can Mediterranean Diet Help People With Multiple Sclerosis Preserve Thinking Skills?

For those with multiple sclerosis, following a Mediterranean diet may help lower the risk of developing cognitive, memory, and thinking problems.

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·December 4, 2019·3 min read

The gut may be involved in the development of multiple sclerosis

Increased levels of Smad7 in T-cells is linked to multiple sclerosis-like symptoms in mice. In the intestines, the T-cells were more frequently activated and migrated to the central nervous system, where they triggered inflammation. Similar activation was seen in human patients with multiple sclerosis. The findings provide further evidence that multiple sclerosis may start in the intestines and spread via the CNS.

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·December 4, 2015·5 min read

Certain Herpes Viruses Can Infect Neurons and Underlie Symptoms of Brain Disorders

A new study reports certain strains of the herpes virus are able to infect neurons and could underlie some symptoms of neurological disorders such as MS.

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·July 20, 2021·3 min read

Unleashing Treg Cells May Lead to Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis

Piezo1 limits the potential of regulatory T cells (Treg) to mitigate autoimmune neuroinflammation. Inhibiting Piezo1 could lead to new treatments for autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis.

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·March 2, 2021·2 min read

Could Rising Temperatures Send More People With MS to the Hospital?

During anomalously warm weather, people with multiple sclerosis have a 4% increased risk of having an emergency department visit. 3% of MS patients had an increased risk of inpatient hospital stays.

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·September 19, 2014·5 min read

Researchers Track the Rise and Fall of Brain Volume Throughout Life

A new neuroimaging study shows how the brain changes throughout life. The study has helped researchers create a standard curve which can assess whether people are facing neurological problems as they age.

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·December 27, 2017·4 min read

Potential Path to Repair Nerves Damaged by Multiple Sclerosis

Findings could lead to neuroprotective treatment for MS that are tailored to repair damage cause by the disease.

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·August 10, 2022·3 min read

Multiple Sclerosis Drug Works in a Surprising Way

Interferon betas, a class of drugs commonly prescribed to those with multiple sclerosis reduces the binding of zinc, C-peptide and albumin to red blood cells.