FeaturedNeurology·March 29, 2017·7 min readNew Multiple Sclerosis Drug, Backed by 40 Years of Research, Could Halt DiseaseFDA approves a new drug to treat both relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and primary progressive MS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 27, 2017·4 min readMicroRNA Treatment Restores Myelin and Limb Function in Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse StudyResearchers have been able to restore limb mobility and partially re-insulate neurons in mouse models of MS with microRNA treatments.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 23, 2017·5 min readResearchers Find Another Immune System Link Science Said Didn’t ExistA groundbreaking new study reveals an unexpected interaction between men's testes and the immune system. Additionally, the findings could help explain the development of certain autoimmune disorders and why some cancer vaccines are ineffective.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 23, 2017·5 min readNew Gene Interaction Associated With Increased Multiple Sclerosis RiskA new study reports a three fold risk for people who carry variants of two specific genes in developing multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 23, 2017·4 min readPossible New Treatment for Multiple SclerosisResearchers identify a new cellular mechanism that may be responsible for multiple sclerosis. Findings could open up new avenues for the development of treatments.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 15, 2017·5 min readResearchers Make Major Brain Repair Discovery in Fight Against Multiple SclerosisResearchers uncover beneficial effects of immune cells in myelin repair that could reverse myelin damage in multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 22, 2017·6 min readtDCS Combined With Computer Games at Home Reduces Cognitive Symptoms of Multiple SclerosisA new study reports improvements in problem solving abilities in MS patients who use transcranial direct current stimulation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 20, 2017·8 min readMultiple Sclerosis Treatment That Resets Immune System May Halt Disease for Five YearsA new treatment for multiple sclerosis prevents symptoms of the disease from worsening for up to five years in 46% of patients treated, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·February 9, 2017·5 min readAnti-Cell Death Agent A Potential Treatment For Vision Loss in MSST266 produces an anti-inflammatory effect and can help preserve cells in the optic nerve, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 8, 2017·3 min readShedding Light on the Biology of Progressive Form of Multiple SclerosisNew research could help develop treatments for secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 6, 2017·4 min readJekyll and Hyde Cells: Their Role in Brain Injury and Disease RevealedA new study sheds further light on the role astrocytes play in neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 5, 2017·5 min readStem Cell Transplants May Induce Long-Term Remission of Multiple SclerosisA new study reveals immunosupressive therapy coupled with stem cell transplantation can induce sustained remission in RRMS patients.Read More