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 ...

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, ...

A Phase 2 clinical trial testing PIPE-307, an MS experimental therapy designed to promote myelin repair, failed to meet its ...

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 ...

Effective targeted treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and even the repair of damaged nerves caused by the disease could soon be within grasp, thanks to yet another breakthrough in the field of small ...

Early signs of multiple sclerosis can include blurry vision, muscle weakness, dizziness and fatigue, and unusual tingling or pain sensations. These early warning signs occur because of damage to the ...

(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 ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious neurological disease that usually causes permanent disability. Approximately 2.9 million people are affected worldwide, 240,000 in Germany alone. The exact cause ...

As the brain ages, cells in the central nervous system experience metabolic dysfunction and increased oxidative damage. These ...