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…
Push Push-ing on: How multiple sclerosis battle won’t stop guitarist during hit-making Kiwi band’s reunion tour
There is no cure for MS; a debilitating condition whose symptoms include vision problems, numbness, fatigue, balance issues,…
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…
Multiple sclerosis journey: Pāpāmoa mother Holly Pass with MS joins the police
The 39-year-old said lesions were found in her brain. Fluid taken from a lumbar puncture confirmed her MS…
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…
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…
Exploring the gut-brain-immune axis in neurodegeneration
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and multiple sclerosis…
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…
New drug candidates show promise for restoring myelin in MS
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting more than 2.9 million people worldwide. It occurs when…
Brain stimulation may help people with multiple sclerosis cut back on excessive cannabis use
A noninvasive device that delivers weak electrical currents to the brain may help those with multiple sclerosis cut…
Study shows how early-life epigenetic ‘memory’ can adult brain inflammation
Why do some people remain healthy through childhood yet become more vulnerable to brain disorders such as dementia…
Consumption of ultra-processed foods may exacerbate disease activity in early multiple sclerosis
Higher intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may exacerbate disease activity in early multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new…