Myelin sheath, a sleeve that protects a part of your nerve cells, and how it's related to multiple sclerosis. Read to learn more about its functions and how to protect it from damage.

A study led by Cambridge researchers has shed light on how neural stem cell grafts could help restore myelin in the central ...

A study led by Cambridge researchers has shed light on how neural stem cell grafts could help restore myelin in the central ...

One way axonal function may be hindered is through damage to the myelin sheath, a fatty coating that wraps around axons. Similar to the plastic or rubber used to insulate a cable, the myelin sheath ...

New research reveals that Alzheimer's disease may impair nerve function not by reducing myelin, but by altering the proteins ...

Brain injuries can also cause damage to myelin. Finding a way to help the sheath to repair itself could open the door to game-changing treatments for these conditions.

The myelin sheath that surrounds and protects nerve cells is made by cells called oligodendrocytes. In a person with MS, these cells are lost, so damaged myelin sheaths cannot be repaired.

In the current study, the research groups were able to show that myelin, which was previously viewed as a solely protective structure, can actually threaten the survival of the axons. This is the case ...

What to Know About Myelin Sheath Disorders Medically reviewed by Heidi Moawad, M.D. — Written by Jennifer Larson — Updated on January 27, 2025 Types of disorders ...