
Dynamic Behavior of Progenitor Cells in Brain Discovered
By monitoring the behavior
of a class of cells in the
brains of living mice,
neuroscientists have
discovered that these cells
remain highly dynamic in the
... > full story

How Nerve Wiring Self-Destructs
Many medical issues affect
nerves, from injuries and
chemotherapy to glaucoma and
multiple sclerosis. The
common theme in these
scenarios is destruction of
nerve axons, the long wires
... > full story

Skin Cells Turned Directly Into the Cells That Insulate Neurons
Researchers have succeeded
in transforming skin cells
directly into
oligodendrocyte precursor
cells, the cells that wrap
... > full story

Accused of Complicity in Alzheimer's, Amyloid Proteins May Be Getting a Bad Rap
Amyloids -- clumps of
misfolded proteins found in
the brains of people with
Alzheimer's disease and
other neurodegenerative
... > full story
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Atrophy in Key Region of Brain Associated With Multiple Sclerosis
April 23, 2013 Magnetic resonance imaging measurements of atrophy in an important area of the brain are an accurate predictor of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study. According to the researchers, ... > full story -
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Alternative Medicine Use by MS Patients Now Mapped
April 19, 2013 A major Nordic research project has, for the first time ever, mapped the use of alternative treatment among multiple sclerosis patients -- knowledge which is important for patients with chronic ... > full story -
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Study Reveals Function of Thousands of Autoantibodies in Blood
April 9, 2013 Research suggests a new immunology frontier with evidence that blood contains thousands of autoantibodies that bind specifically to antigens from all over the body, clear cellular debris from injury ... > full story -
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Link Between Faster 'Biological' Aging and Risk of Developing Age-Related Diseases
March 27, 2013 Scientists have found new evidence that links faster "biological" aging to the risk of developing several age-related diseases -- including heart disease, multiple sclerosis and various ... > full story -
Major Advance in Understanding Risky but Effective Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
March 26, 2013 A new study by multiple sclerosis researchers addresses why bone marrow transplantation has positive results in patients with particularly aggressive forms of ... > full story -
Hunger-Spiking Neurons Could Help Control Autoimmune Diseases
March 25, 2013 Neurons that control hunger in the central nervous system also regulate immune cell functions, implicating eating behavior as a defense against infections and autoimmune disease development, ... > full story -
Did Evolution Give Us Inflammatory Disease?
March 22, 2013 Researchers demonstrate that some variants in our genes which could put a person at risk for inflammatory diseases -- such as multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease or rheumatoid arthritis -- have been ... > full story -
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New Diagnostic Technology Points to Possible New Blood Tests for Conditions from Alzheimer's to Autoimmune Diseases
March 21, 2013 Researchers have developed cutting-edge technology that can successfully screen human blood for disease markers. This tool may hold the key to better diagnosing and understanding today's most ... > full story -
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Common Multiple Sclerosis Drugs Taken Together Do Not Reduce Relapse Risk
March 11, 2013 A recent clinical trial found that interferon²-1a (INF) and glatiramer acetate (GA), two of the most commonly prescribed drugs for multiple sclerosis (MS), provide no additional clinical benefit ... > full story
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