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·February 2, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Identify Biomarker and Potential Therapy Target in MS

Researchers discover proteins in the IL-6 signaling pathway may be leveraged as novel biomarkers of multiple sclerosis (MS) to gauge disease activity and as a target for new therapies.

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Featured Neuroscience

·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.

This image a drawing of a human spinal cord with MS lesions.

Featured Genetics

·May 16, 2014·6 min read

Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for MS in Mouse Model

Researchers 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.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 5, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Discover Pain Receptor on T-Cells

According to a new study, T-cells are activated by a pain receptor.

Brain Cancer Featured

·March 19, 2015·4 min read

A Novel Way to Improve Vaccine Efficacy in Brain Tumors

A new study reports researchers have discovered a way to enhance the effects of immunotherapy to treat glioblastoma.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·May 19, 2015·3 min read

Cause of Balance and Movement Problems in Multiple Sclerosis Identified

New findings could help point the way to new targets for developing treatments for multiple sclerosis.

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Featured Neurology Pain

·June 29, 2015·3 min read

Men and Women Process Pain Differently

According to a new study, women and men have different sensitivity to pain and women are more likely to suffer from chronic pain conditions.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 19, 2015·3 min read

Could the Immune System Hold the Key for New Alzheimer’s Treatments?

Researchers explore the interplay between the brain and immune system to find new potential targets for treating Alzheimer's disease.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·September 1, 2015·4 min read

Promising Combination Therapy Developed for Deadliest Form of Brain Cancer

Researchers have developed a promising new combination therapy for the treatment of glioblastoma brain cancer.

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Featured Neurology

·September 11, 2015·5 min read

Melatonin May Influence Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity

A new study reports a small group of people with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis experienced improvement to their symptoms during the fall and winter seasons.