FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 29, 2019·5 min readResearchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain CellsResearchers have successfully created stem cell derived brain cells which can generate oligodendrocytes, neurons and astrocytes.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 23, 2019·5 min readShedding Light on Brain Cell Changes in Multiple SclerosisA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 22, 2019·4 min readShedding Light on Spinal Cord InjuriesStudy reveals the immune system response may contribute to additional injury following damage to the spinal cord.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 22, 2019·4 min readHelping Cells to Help Themselves May Benefit Multiple SclerosisResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 19, 2018·5 min readPossible Biomarker for Multiple Sclerosis IdentifiedAcrolein, a molecule implicated as a metabolic waste product, could be a potential biomarker for multiple sclerosis, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 18, 2018·4 min readStudy Reveals What May Prevent RemyelinationStudy reveals PRRX1 gene expression results in cell cycle arrest and quiescence of oligodendrocyte progenitors, blocking myelin production.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 27, 2018·6 min readDiscovery Opens New Opportunities to Slow or Reverse Multiple SclerosisResearchers report oligodendrocytes may be critical to the remyelination process.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 29, 2018·4 min readAstrocytes Regulate Signal Speeds of NeuronsResearchers say astrocytes play a vital role in information processing by altering neurotransmission speeds and changing the thickness of myelin.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 16, 2018·3 min readEnvironmental Factors May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis OnsetResearchers report environmental conditions may trigger structural changes to myelin sheaths, forcing the onset of multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 11, 2018·3 min readLink Between Gut Flora and Multiple Sclerosis DiscoveredA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2018·4 min readConcussion Loosens Insulation Around Brain CellsA new study reports two weeks following a concussion, myelin surrounding neurons appear to loosen. However, the loosening returns to normal two months after a concussion, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 27, 2018·3 min readPossible New Ways to Regenerate MyelinResearchers successfully used a synthetic compound to stimulate a receptor pathway to promote remyelination in the brain. The technique may have significant beneficial implications for treating multiple sclerosis, researchers say.Read More
