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·April 18, 2019·5 min read

Study shows promise in repairing damaged myelin

A study in mouse models of multiple sclerosis demonstrates a compound called sobetirome promotes remyelination, and a derivative of the compound can penetrate the blood-brain barrier to enable a tenfold increase in infiltration to the CNS. Researchers are confident their research will translate from mice into humans, providing a new avenue of treatment for MS.

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·March 28, 2019·3 min read

New pattern of brain ageing identified

New patterns of brain ageing across the human lifespan have been revealed by researchers analysing microstructural changes in the brain’s white matter.

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·January 29, 2019·5 min read

Researchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain Cells

Researchers have successfully created stem cell derived brain cells which can generate oligodendrocytes, neurons and astrocytes.

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·January 23, 2019·5 min read

Shedding Light on Brain Cell Changes in Multiple Sclerosis

A new study sheds light on brain cells implicated in multiple sclerosis. Researchers found there are several types of oligodendrocytes, and the ratio of these cells differ significantly in those with MS. The findings could help develop new targeted treatments for progressive multiple sclerosis.

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·January 22, 2019·4 min read

Shedding Light on Spinal Cord Injuries

Study reveals the immune system response may contribute to additional injury following damage to the spinal cord.

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·January 22, 2019·4 min read

Helping Cells to Help Themselves May Benefit Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have discovered how the body is able to initiate repair mechanisms which can limit the extent of damage to the myelin sheath. The findings could help with the development of new therapies for multiple sclerosis.

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·December 19, 2018·5 min read

Possible Biomarker for Multiple Sclerosis Identified

Acrolein, a molecule implicated as a metabolic waste product, could be a potential biomarker for multiple sclerosis, researchers report.

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·December 18, 2018·4 min read

Study Reveals What May Prevent Remyelination

Study reveals PRRX1 gene expression results in cell cycle arrest and quiescence of oligodendrocyte progenitors, blocking myelin production.

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·November 27, 2018·6 min read

Discovery Opens New Opportunities to Slow or Reverse Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers report oligodendrocytes may be critical to the remyelination process.

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·October 29, 2018·4 min read

Astrocytes Regulate Signal Speeds of Neurons

Researchers say astrocytes play a vital role in information processing by altering neurotransmission speeds and changing the thickness of myelin.

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·October 16, 2018·3 min read

Environmental Factors May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis Onset

Researchers report environmental conditions may trigger structural changes to myelin sheaths, forcing the onset of multiple sclerosis.

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·October 11, 2018·3 min read

Link Between Gut Flora and Multiple Sclerosis Discovered

A new study reports T cells are activated in the intestines and migrate to the brain, causing an inflammatory cascade that may lead to multiple sclerosis. Researchers say the gut microbiome may play a more significant role in the development and progression of MS than previously believed.

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