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·January 23, 2019·5 min read

Shedding Light on Brain Cell Changes in Multiple Sclerosis

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.

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·January 22, 2019·4 min read

Helping Cells to Help Themselves May Benefit Multiple Sclerosis

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.

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·January 21, 2019·7 min read

Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Damage Before Symptoms

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.

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·January 20, 2019·3 min read

Evaluating the Effects of Environmental Exposures on Neurological Disorders

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

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·January 3, 2019·5 min read

Gut Immune Cells Cut Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reveals the intestine as a source of immune cells that help reduce neuroinflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis. Increasing the number of these cells helps block inflammation entirely, researchers report.

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·December 19, 2018·5 min read

Possible Biomarker for Multiple Sclerosis Identified

Acrolein, a molecule implicated as a metabolic waste product, could be a potential biomarker for multiple sclerosis, researchers report.

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·December 18, 2018·4 min read

Study Reveals What May Prevent Remyelination

Study reveals PRRX1 gene expression results in cell cycle arrest and quiescence of oligodendrocyte progenitors, blocking myelin production.

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·December 18, 2018·2 min read

Gene Variant Found in Brain Complicit in Multiple Sclerosis Onset

Researchers report genetic variants can affect neural function, which become complicit in triggering multiple sclerosis.

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·November 27, 2018·6 min read

Discovery Opens New Opportunities to Slow or Reverse Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers report oligodendrocytes may be critical to the remyelination process.

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·November 12, 2018·4 min read

New Clues to Origin and Progression of Multiple Sclerosis

A new study sheds light on the role oligodendrocytes play in the development and progression of multiple sclerosis.

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·October 30, 2018·2 min read

How Salt Can Trigger Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reports salt could be a possible trigger for inflammation in multiple sclerosis. Researchers report cells in a high salt environment show activation of the beta catenin/Wnt signaling pathway, a pathway previously implicated in disrupting regulatory T cells and triggering inflammation.