FeaturedNeuroscience·July 6, 2015·4 min readSchwann Cells Clear Damaged Myelin and Guide Regeneration Following Nerve DamageA new study reveals how Schwann cells in the PNS degrade myelin following nerve injury.Read More
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
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
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
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·December 10, 2014·4 min readMyelin Linked to Speedy Recovery of Human Visual System after Tumor RemovalNeuroimaging study shows how the brain heals itself within a few weeks of surgery to remove tumors.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
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 19, 2014·4 min readMany Older Brains Have Plasticity, but in a Different PlaceWhite matter changes in older adults to allow for learning, while in younger adults changes are seen in gray matter, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 17, 2014·4 min readNew Tools in Fight Against Virus that Attacks the BrainResearchers have gained new insights into the rare brain infection, PML.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 6, 2014·3 min readResearchers Present New Findings About Human Brain PlasticityAccording to new research, oligodendrocytes could contribute to the superior plasticity of the human brain.Read More
