FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 11, 2016·6 min readGenetic Variants Could Place Some Soldiers at Greater Risk of PTSDFollowing a massive analysis of DNA samples from military personnel, researchers have identified two statistically significant genetic variants that could be associated with an increased risk for developing PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 11, 2016·4 min readMS Drug May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Leukemia and Colorectal CancerMitoxantrone, a drug commonly prescribed for multiple sclerosis could be associated with an increased risk for developing some forms of cancer, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 9, 2016·4 min readUnderstanding the Gut-Brain Connection May Give New Insights into Multiple SclerosisA new study reports diet and gut bacteria may influence astrocytes and help control inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 5, 2016·4 min readTracking Critical Development in the Young BrainResearchers combine two different imaging techniques to track the rate at which nerve fibers in the developing brain becomes wrapped in myelin.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 3, 2016·3 min readYoga May Help Combat Symptoms of Multiple SclerosisA new study reports low impact exercise, such as yoga and swimming, can help improve certain symptoms of multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 20, 2016·3 min readCombinations of Gut Bacteria Affects Myelin Content and Brain FunctionAccording to researchers, targeting specific gut bacteria could be a way to treat demyelinating diseases, like multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 12, 2016·2 min readChronic Vision Damage Caused by Multiple Sclerosis May Be Reversed By Over The Counter DrugA common over the counter antihistamine could partially reverse damage to the visual system caused by multiple sclerosis, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 10, 2016·2 min readZika Virus May Also Be Tied to Another Brain DisorderResearchers report the Zika virus may also be tied to an automimmune disease that attacks myelin similar to multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 7, 2016·4 min readHigh Coffee Consumption Daily Could Lower Multiple Sclerosis RiskResearchers report a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis in people who drink six or more cups of coffee a day.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 7, 2016·4 min readVitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Increases Multiple Sclerosis Risk in OffspringAccording to researchers, pregnant women who are deficient in vitamin D have significantly higher risk of their offspring developing MS during adulthood.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 12, 2016·3 min read‘Mini Brains’ Created to Study Neurological DiseasesResearchers report they have successfully developed 'mini-brains' made up of the many neurons and cells in the human brain. The mini brains could allow for better research and reduce the need for animal testing.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 1, 2016·4 min readFaster Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis With New MRI TechniqueResearchers have developed a new technique with uses MRI scanners to look for evidence of multiple sclerosis in the brain.Read More
