Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a type of enzyme with a complicated name. Cell migration ...

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a type of enzyme with a complicated name — cell migration ...

New research reveals that even a small loss of myelin—the protective coating around neurons—can severely disrupt how the brain sends and interprets sensory information.

In multiple sclerosis (MS), macrophages and microglia play a dual role that could be used to treat this neurodegenerative disease. These cells promote inflammation that demyelinates neurons but also ...

This protective layer allows signals to pass between cells incredibly quickly. But what happens when this layer goes missing ...

Demyelinating diseases are any conditions that damage the protective coating on nerve cells, the myelin sheath. Some common demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system include multiple ...

The researchers discovered that the missing piece of myelin resulted in slower and less consistent signal transmission to the thalamus. "We had anticipated this, because myelin is known to be ...

(Boston) — The breakdown of myelin, the insulating layer around brain cells that supports brain function, is prevalent in a range of neurodegenerative diseases, aging and because of various forms of ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder that results in incurable disabilities. Now, groundbreaking research conducted by Leipzig University and the Max Planck Institute has posed a new ...

A new study has found direct evidence that an over-the-counter antihistamine can repair the protective nerve sheath that’s damaged in people with multiple sclerosis. The researchers also identified a ...

Nerve damage affects millions of people worldwide, creating symptoms ranging from mild tingling to severe pain and loss of function. While conventional treatments often focus on managing symptoms, ...