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·December 3, 2013·4 min read

Molecular Sensor Detects Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers devise a new molecular sensor which can detect multiple sclerosis at its earliest stage.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 5, 2013·4 min read

Quantity, Not Just Quality, in New Brain Scan Method

Using 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.

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Featured Neurology

·October 9, 2013·5 min read

New Strategy to Treat Multiple Sclerosis Shows Promise in Mice

Researchers 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.

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Featured Neurology

·October 8, 2013·3 min read

Study Finds No Link Between Venous Narrowing and Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers find CCSVI is just a prevalent in those without multiple sclerosis as those with the disease.

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Featured Neurology

·October 7, 2013·3 min read

Sending Multiple Sclerosis Up in Smoke

Researchers discover THC and CBD prevent inflammation in the spinal cord and brain of mice with MS-like symptoms.

The image is a cervical spine MRI with enhancement showing multiple sclerosis.

Featured Genetics

·October 4, 2013·6 min read

Researchers Uncover 48 New Genetic Variants Associated with Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have identified an additional 48 genetic variants which influence the risk of developing MS. There are now 110 genetic variants associated with the disease.

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Featured Neurology

·September 27, 2013·4 min read

Mouse Studies Reveal Promising Vitamin D Based Treatment for MS

Researchers find a vitamin D based treatment can halt, and even reverse, the course of multiple sclerosis in mouse models.

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Featured Neurology

·September 23, 2013·3 min read

Breakthrough Offers First Direct Measurement of Spinal Cord Myelin in Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have developed a new, non invasive, imaging tool that can visualize myelin damage in patients with MS.

This illustration shows the main symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 10, 2013·4 min read

Multiple Sclerosis Appears to Originate in Different Part of Brain than Long Believed

Important clues about the causes of MS could be found in gray matter, a new study suggests.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 14, 2013·2 min read

Study Debunks Controversial MS Theory

A new study finds no evidence that impaired blood flow or blockage in the veins of the head or neck are associated with Multiple Sclerosis.

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Featured Neurology

·August 12, 2013·3 min read

There’s Life After Radiation for Brain Cells

Researchers suggest neural stem cells could be resistant to radiation. The stem cells could be roused from a hibernation-like state in order to reproduce and generate new cells which have the ability to migrate, replace injured cells and restore lost function.