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
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2014·4 min readMyelin Vital for Learning New Practical SkillsA new study provides evidence of myelin's role in learning and retaining new skills.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 3, 2014·5 min readEffects of Age on Remyelination are ReversibleResearchers are looking at different processes which go awry in MS.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 10, 2014·4 min readMRI Shows Gray Matter Myelin Loss Strongly Related to MS DisabilityA new MRI study finds myelin loss in the gray matter of people's brains with MS is closely correlated with the severity of the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 26, 2014·3 min readWii Balance Board Induces Changes in the Brains of MS PatientsResearchers report using a balance board from a video game system can help some MS patients to reduce the risk of accidental falls.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 22, 2014·4 min readStem Cell Therapies Hold Promise, But Obstacles RemainA new review article focuses on the potential and challenges for therapies involving stem cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 30, 2014·3 min readMaster Switch for Myelination in Human Brain Stem Cells is IdentifiedResearchers identify the 'master switch' which initiates the myelination process in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 16, 2014·3 min readEmbryonic Stem Cells Offer Treatment Promise for Multiple SclerosisResearchers identify a new approach to treating MS using human embryonic stem cells.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 16, 2014·6 min readStem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for MS in Mouse ModelResearchers implant human stems cells into the spinal cords of mice crippled by an autoimmune disease similar to MS, helping the mice to regain the ability to move and walk.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 18, 2014·3 min readFinding Turns Neuroanatomy on Its HeadResearchers suggest myelin is not as ubiquitous as thought.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 11, 2014·5 min readResearchers Show Brain Activity Drives Dynamic Changes in Neural Fiber InsulationResearchers demonstrate brain plasticity also comes from activity dependent changes in oligodendrocyte precursor cell proliferation and myelin.Read More
