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·July 21, 2013·2 min read

MS Study Targets Damage Affecting Nerves

New research suggests macrophages can help trigger myelin regeneration. The finding could lead to a potential new treatment for multiple sclerosis.

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·July 1, 2013·5 min read

It’s About Time: Disrupted Internal Clocks Play Role in Disease

Researchers link disrupted sleep and circadian rhythm as risk factors for alcoholic liver disease.

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·June 25, 2013·1 min read

Researchers Determine that Brain Reserve Independently Protects Against Cognitive Decline in MS

Researchers suggest lifetime brain growth and early mental stimulation independently help protect against cognitive decline in multiple sclerosis.

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·June 24, 2013·3 min read

Absence of Gene Leads to Earlier, More Severe Case of Multiple Sclerosis

A new study identifies a possible genetic mechanism that causes a quicker progression of multiple sclerosis. The absence of Tob1 in CD4+ T cells is key to early onset of a more aggressive form of MS.

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·June 18, 2013·4 min read

Key Protein is Linked to Circadian Clocks, Helps Regulate Metabolism

A new study reveals how the production of p75NTR protein oscillates in time with the body's natural circadian rhythm and how these oscillations help regulate vital metabolic functions. The findings offer an insight into how circadian rhythm helps maintain the body's overall metabolic health.

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·June 13, 2013·4 min read

Testing Method Promising for Spinal Cord Injuries and Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers adapt a medical test, previously developed to measure a toxin found in smokers, to measure the same toxin in people suffering from MS and spinal cord injuries.

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·June 12, 2013·2 min read

New Imaging Technique Holds Promise for Speeding MS Research

Researchers have developed a new MRI neuroimaging technique which detects brain lesions associated with multiple sclerosis in finer detail than ever before. The technique could be a powerful tool for evaluating new treatment options for the disease.

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·May 24, 2013·4 min read

Going Live – Immune Cell Activation in Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have presented two studies introducing new indicator molecules that can visualize the activation of T cells. Their findings provide new insight into the role of these cells in the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis.

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·May 17, 2013·3 min read

Study Identifies New Approach to Improving Treatments for MS and Other Conditions

Researchers discovered a novel molecular target for the design of drugs which could be safer and more effective for multiple sclerosis, as well as other disorders associated with the loss of white matter in the brain.

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·May 10, 2013·4 min read

Scientists Show How Nerve Wiring Self-Destructs

Researchers have discovered a way in which the body can remove injured axons. They also identified a potential target for new drugs which could prevent the inappropriate loss of axons, as well as maintain nerve function.

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·May 9, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Discover Dynamic Behavior of Progenitor Cells in Brain

Monitoring progenitor cells in the brains of living mice, researchers discover these cells remain highly dynamic in the adult brain. Progenitor cells can transform into cells that insulate nerve fibers and help form scars that aid in tissue repair, study suggests.

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·May 6, 2013·2 min read

Multiple Sclerosis May Not Be As Rare As Thought in African-Americans

A population based study which looked at patients newly diagnosed with MS discovered African-Americans had a 47% increased risk of developing the disease compared with Caucasians. However, Hispanic and Asian people had a 58 and 80% lower risk.