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How Aggressive Cells Invade The Brain: Real-time Observation Sheds New Light On Multiple Sclerosis
Real-time observation sheds
new light on multiple
sclerosis. ... > full story
In Pursuit Of A Happiness Gene
The pursuit of happiness
characterizes the human
condition. But for those
suffering from stress, money
trouble or chronic illness,
a positive outlook on life
can be difficult to find.
... > full story
Tracking Down The Causes Of Multiple Sclerosis
Despite intensive research,
the factors that trigger
multiple sclerosis and
influence its progress
remain unclear. Scientists
have succeeded in attaining
... > full story
Protein Identified As Critical To Insulating The Body's Wiring Could Also Become Treatment Target
A new protein identified as
critical to insulating the
wiring that connects the
brain and body could one day
be a treatment target for
... > full story
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Modifying Neural Stem Cells Improves Their Therapeutic Efficacy
November 2, 2009 — Stem cells isolated from the brain of adult mice (adult neural stem cells [aNSCs]) have shown very modest therapeutic effects in a mouse model of the chronic inflammatory neurodegenerative disease ... > full story -
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Gentle Touch May Aid Multiple Sclerosis Patients
October 17, 2009 — Physical therapists studying persons with multiple sclerosis found that excessive force often used for gripping can be eased by gently touching the hand or arm in use, raising the possibility of new ... > full story -
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Linking Epstein-Barr Virus To Multiple Sclerosis
September 15, 2009 — Over the last 40 years, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been repeatedly associated with multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases. Researchers offer new data that further support the link. In the ... > full story -
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Two Genes Identified As Potential Therapeutic Targets For Multiple Sclerosis
September 11, 2009 — A new study has found that two genes in mice were associated with good central nervous system repair in multiple ... > full story -
Virus Responsible For Deadly Brain Disease Found In MS Patients Treated With Natalizumab
September 11, 2009 — The virus responsible for PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy), a rare brain disease that typically affects AIDS patients and other individuals with compromised immune systems, has been ... > full story -
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Hopes For Tailor-made Multiple Sclerosis Treatment With Mitoxantrone
September 1, 2009 — In view of the potential severe side effects of new immune therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS), research is now focused on the optimized use of established drugs with known side effect profiles. ... > full story -
Why Repair Of Brain's Wiring Fails
August 24, 2009 — Scientists have uncovered new evidence suggesting that damage to nerve cells in people with multiple sclerosis accumulates because the body's natural mechanism for repair of the nerve coating called ... > full story -
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Inexpensive Hypertension Drug Could Be Multiple Sclerosis Treatment, Study Suggests
August 19, 2009 — Turning serendipity into science, researchers have found a link, in mice and in human brain tissue, between high blood pressure and multiple sclerosis. Their findings suggest that a safe, inexpensive ... > full story -
MS Patients Who Smoke Show More Brain Atrophy, More Lesions, Than MS Nonsmokers
August 18, 2009 — Persons with multiple sclerosis who smoked for a little as six months during their lifetime had more destruction of brain tissue and more brain atrophy than MS patients who never smoked, a study by ... > full story -
Cognitive Testing, Gender And Brain Lesions May Predict Multiple Sclerosis Disease Progression Risk
August 13, 2009 — Cognitive testing may help people with inactive or benign multiple sclerosis better predict their future with the disease, according to a new study. Gender and brain lesions may also determine the ... > full story
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