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Key Protein Revealed as Trigger for Stem Cell Development
February 7, 2013 A natural trigger that enables stem cells to become any cell type in the body has been discovered by scientists. Researchers have identified a protein that kick-starts the process by which stem cells ... > full story -
Magnetic Field Exposure May Affect Neurodegenerative Disease Risk
February 6, 2013 Occupational exposure to magnetic fields (MF) may be associated with "moderately increased risk" of certain neurodegenerative diseases —- including Alzheimer's and amyotrophic lateral ... > full story -
One in Three Children With MS Has Cognitive Impairment
February 5, 2013 Data from the largest multicenter study accessing cognitive functioning in children with multiple sclerosis (MS) reveals that one-third of these patients have cognitive impairment, according to a ... > full story -
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High Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases Amongst Swedish-Born and Immigrant MS Patients
February 4, 2013 A new study from Sweden shows that patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) run a high risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure, regardless of migration background. The study is the first in the ... > full story -
Potential Therapy Target in Multiple Sclerosis
January 30, 2013 Findings offer a better understanding of the development and progression of multiple sclerosis and potential future therapeutic ... > full story -
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New Drug Target Identified for Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer's Disease
January 30, 2013 Researchers report that the protein Klotho plays an important role in the health of myelin, the insulating material allowing for the rapid communication between nerve cells. These findings may lead ... > full story -
Androgenic Hormones Could Help Treat Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests
January 30, 2013 Testosterone and its derivatives could constitute an efficient treatment against myelin diseases such as multiple sclerosis, a new study ... > full story -
Multiple Sclerosis Study Reveals How Killer T Cells Learn to Recognize Nerve Fiber Insulators
January 11, 2013 Misguided killer T cells may be the missing link in sustained tissue damage in the brains and spines of people with multiple sclerosis. Mouse studies showed that killer T cells were activated and ... > full story -
Kidneys Sometimes Removed Unnecessarily Due to Misdiagnosis of Genetic Disorder
January 10, 2013 Thousands of individuals have had kidneys removed unnecessarily because doctors misdiagnosed their disease. A new study indicates that approximately one of every five individuals with kidney tumors ... > full story -
Dopamine Regulates the Motivation to Act, Study Shows
January 10, 2013 The widespread belief that dopamine regulates pleasure could go down in history with the latest research results on the role of this neurotransmitter. Researchers have shown that it regulates ... > full story
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