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High Vitamin D Levels in Pregnancy May Protect Mother More Than Baby Against Multiple Sclerosis
November 19, 2012 — Pregnant women who have higher levels of vitamin D in their blood may have a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis than women with lower levels, while their babies may not see the same ... > full story -
Multiple Sclerosis Research
Multiple Sclerosis
Disorders and Syndromes
Chronic Illness
Brain Tumor
Diseases and Conditions
Multiple Sclerosis ‘immune Exchange’ Between Brain and Blood Is Uncovered
November 19, 2012 — DNA sequences obtained from a handful of patients with multiple sclerosis have revealed the existence of an “immune exchange” that allows the disease-causing cells to move in and out of ... > full story -
Breakthrough Nanoparticle Halts Multiple Sclerosis in Mice, Offers Hope for Other Immune-Related Diseases
November 18, 2012 — In a breakthrough for nanotechnology and multiple sclerosis (MS), a biodegradable nanoparticle delivers an antigen that tricks the immune system and halts MS in mice. The approach, the first that ... > full storyMore: -
Month of Birth Effect: Give Pregnant Women Vitamin D Supplements to Ward Off Multiple Sclerosis, Say Researchers
November 14, 2012 — The risk of developing multiple sclerosis is highest in the month of April, and lowest in October, indicates an analysis of the available evidence, published online in the Journal of Neurology ... > full story -
New Approach to Combat Viral Infections Identified
November 9, 2012 — When a virus such as influenza invades our bodies, interferon proteins are among the first immune molecules produced to fight off the attack. A study offers a new strategy for enhancing the effects ... > full story -
Researchers Coax Cells to Grow and Myelinate Along Thin Fibers; Potential Use in Testing Treatments for Neurological Diseases
November 7, 2012 — Using polymer nanofibers thinner than human hairs as scaffolds, researchers have coaxed a particular type of brain cell to wrap around nanofibers that mimic the shape and size of nerves found in the ... > full story -
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New Development in Relief of Spasms Related to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
November 6, 2012 — Scientists have recently discovered the origin of spasms - a disabling symptom of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The degeneration of serotonin-releasing neurons is responsible for these sensations. ... > full story -
MRI Research Sheds New Light on Nerve Fibres in the Brain
November 2, 2012 — Experts in magnetic resonance imaging from the UK have made a key discovery which could give the medical world a new tool for the improved diagnosis and monitoring of brain diseases like multiple ... > full story -
Scientists Create 'Endless Supply' of Myelin-Forming Cells
November 1, 2012 — In a new study, researchers have unlocked the complex cellular mechanics that instruct specific brain cells to continue to divide. This discovery overcomes a significant technical hurdle to potential ... > full story -
Multiple Sclerosis Research
Multiple Sclerosis
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New Multiple Sclerosis Drug Proves Effective Where Others Have Failed
October 31, 2012 — A drug which "reboots" a person's immune system has been shown to be an effective treatment for multiple sclerosis patients who have already failed to respond to the first drug with which they were ... > full story
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