Gut immune responses found to trigger brain inflammation in MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating neurological disorder caused by malfunctioning immune responses that target the brain and…
Enhancing myelination may help sustain therapeutic effects of psychedelic-assisted PTSD treatment
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not only characterized by strongly encoded traumatic memories, but also by disrupted coordination…
New maps of mouse brains reveal patterns of myelin formation
Johns Hopkins scientists say they have used 3D imaging, special microscopes and artificial intelligence (AI) programs to construct…
Gut bacteria mimicry can accelerate the progression of multiple sclerosis
If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system…
Researchers identify enzyme linked to myelin damage and neurodegenerative conditions
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a type of enzyme with a complicated name –…
What health problems can vitamin C help prevent: The science behind its benefits for heart health, immunity and skin |
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for a wide range of physiological…
Researchers receive new funding to advance promising therapy for multiple sclerosis
A Canadian-led international research team, spearheaded by Dr. Fang Liu at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health…
Why metformin could protect the brain by rewiring mitochondria
A new study shows metformin enhances myelin repair in human-based models by tuning mitochondrial metabolism, offering hope for…
GIPR signaling opens brain’s gate for GLP-1 weight-loss therapy
A new study uncovers how GIPR signaling in brain cells helps GLP-1 weight-loss drugs bypass the blood-brain barrier…
Scientists link brain lithium loss to early Alzheimer’s changes
A new study reveals that brain lithium depletion occurs early in Alzheimer’s and fuels disease progression, while low-dose…
Gut mycobiota could help predict disability in multiple sclerosis
Scientists uncover how shifts in gut fungi, shaped by genes and diet, may influence disease severity in people…