Brain cell precursors show constant myelin-making drive
In experiments with mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists report new evidence that precursors of myelin-producing cells – one…
Long-term air pollution exposure raises motor neuron disease risk
Even at relatively low pollution levels, chronic exposure to fine particles and nitrogen dioxide was linked to higher…
Transforming throat signals into speech for stroke patients
By reading subtle throat vibrations and pulse signals, a lightweight AI-powered choker helps stroke survivors communicate more smoothly,…
Rare immune events link Epstein Barr virus to early multiple sclerosis damage
Autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis arise when the immune system turns against the body itself. Yet for…
Restoring protein production in motor neuron axons
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven have identified a molecular process that allows motor neurons to maintain protein…
Study uncovers a possible biomarker linked to MS disease progression
A new University of Toronto-led study has discovered a possible biomarker linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) disease progression…
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 –…
New method promises to alleviate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis
About 1 million people in the U.S. live with multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease that inflames the nervous system…
First multiple sclerosis patient in the UK receives CAR T cell therapy in groundbreaking trial
A multiple sclerosis (MS) patient in the UK was the first to receive CAR T cell therapy, invented…
Discovery explains why women face higher risk of Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis
New research by UCLA Health has identified a sex-chromosome linked gene that drives inflammation in the female brain,…
Slow speech improves rhythm control in people with ALS
Speech rhythm, a key attribute of natural languages that directly influences the effectiveness and efficiency of communication, is…