FeaturedNeurology·December 6, 2013·3 min readAlzheimer’s Drug Discovery: Looking Under the Right ROCKResearchers have discovered a potential drug which can force BACE into different parts of a cell, reducing its ability to produce amyloid beta.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 5, 2013·3 min readA Simple Eye Test for Multiple SclerosisResearchers discover the pupils of MS patients respond much slower to stimuli. Additionally, the study reports the slower the response time, the worse the symptoms of MS are.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2013·4 min readMolecular Sensor Detects Early Signs of Multiple SclerosisResearchers devise a new molecular sensor which can detect multiple sclerosis at its earliest stage.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 5, 2013·4 min readQuantity, Not Just Quality, in New Brain Scan MethodUsing MRI neuroimaging, researchers develop a new method of quantifying brain tissue volume. The new method could provide an additional way to track the progress of multiple sclerosis and other neurological diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 9, 2013·5 min readNew Strategy to Treat Multiple Sclerosis Shows Promise in MiceResearchers have identified a set of compounds which could be used to treat MS. These compounds boost a population of progenitor cells which can repair damage to nerve fibers caused by the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 8, 2013·3 min readStudy Finds No Link Between Venous Narrowing and Multiple SclerosisResearchers find CCSVI is just a prevalent in those without multiple sclerosis as those with the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 7, 2013·3 min readSending Multiple Sclerosis Up in SmokeResearchers discover THC and CBD prevent inflammation in the spinal cord and brain of mice with MS-like symptoms.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 4, 2013·6 min readResearchers Uncover 48 New Genetic Variants Associated with Multiple SclerosisResearchers have identified an additional 48 genetic variants which influence the risk of developing MS. There are now 110 genetic variants associated with the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 27, 2013·4 min readMouse Studies Reveal Promising Vitamin D Based Treatment for MSResearchers find a vitamin D based treatment can halt, and even reverse, the course of multiple sclerosis in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 23, 2013·3 min readBreakthrough Offers First Direct Measurement of Spinal Cord Myelin in Multiple SclerosisResearchers have developed a new, non invasive, imaging tool that can visualize myelin damage in patients with MS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 10, 2013·4 min readMultiple Sclerosis Appears to Originate in Different Part of Brain than Long BelievedImportant clues about the causes of MS could be found in gray matter, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 14, 2013·2 min readStudy Debunks Controversial MS TheoryA new study finds no evidence that impaired blood flow or blockage in the veins of the head or neck are associated with Multiple Sclerosis.Read More