FeaturedGenetics·June 11, 2015·3 min readKey Regulator of Inflammation Disrupted by Gene Variants Linked to Multiple SclerosisAccording to a new study, researchers have implicated a central regulator as a cause of MS and ulcerative colitis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 19, 2015·3 min readCause of Balance and Movement Problems in Multiple Sclerosis IdentifiedNew findings could help point the way to new targets for developing treatments for multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 27, 2015·4 min readResearchers Discover a Way to Prevent the Development of Multiple Sclerosis in MiceA new study reports researchers have been successful in protecting against the onset of multiple sclerosis in an animal model of the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 22, 2015·5 min readHow the Blood-Brain Barrier is MaintainedResearchers identify a key protein which helps maintain the blood-brain barrier.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 20, 2015·5 min readMultiple Sclerosis Could be Reversed by Drugs That Activate Neural Stem CellsA new study reports two over the counter medications could activate neural stem cells to stimulate myelin producing cells and may offer new treatment options for multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 2, 2015·3 min readHow an FDA Approved Drug Boosts Myelin SynthesisA new study reports transplanted human stem cells treated with FDA approved drug boost myelin synthesis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 2, 2015·4 min readNew Genetic Target Identified in Fight Against Some Neurodegenerative DiseasesAccording to a new study, triggering TREM2 could help slow the progression of some neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 16, 2015·3 min readScientists Uncover Marvel Molecule that Could Lead to Treatments for Inflammatory DiseasesResearchers have discovered a molecule, MCC950, which suppresses the NLRP3 inflammasome.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 22, 2015·3 min readRare Neurological Disease Shines Light on Health of Essential Nerve CellsNew research could help develop new treatments for rare genetic disease which interferes with myelin.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 20, 2015·4 min readStem Cell Transplantation Shows Potential for Reducing Disability in Patients with MSAccording to a new study, MS patients who received stem cell transplants reported improvements in measures of their disability and quality of life.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 29, 2014·3 min readReport on Remission in Patients with MS 3 Years after Stem Cell TransplantA new study reports MS patients remain in remission three years after receiving stem cell transplants.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2014·2 min readTobacco Smoke Toxin Could Increase Pain in Spinal Cord Injury and Worsen MSAcrolein, a toxin found in cigarette smoke can exacerbate pain and worsen symptoms of multiple sclerosis, a new study reports.Read More
