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

The gold-plated sheath has nine sides and measures about 1 foot in length, officials said. It was made in Japan between 550 and 650 and originally used to cover the blade of a long-handled spear.

To better understand any pathological processes related to Alzheimer's disease that might affect the myelin sheath, Yale researchers analyzed proteins in human brain tissue, focusing on the sub ...

The disruption of axons—the thread-like part of nerve cells that transmits electrical signals—is associated with Alzheimer’s disease. One way axonal function may be hindered is through damage to the ...

Background/Aims Optic neuritis (ON) is the primary ophthalmic manifestation of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-IgG-associated disorder (MOGAD), but numerous reports have expanded the visual ...

Targeting Myelin Damage in Multiple Sclerosis and Age-Related Decline The drug, LL-341070, enhances the brain's ability to repair damaged myelin— the protective sheath around nerve fibers.

Without the myelin sheath protecting the axon, neurons located in demyelinated segments become fragile and prone to death. Unfortunately, damaged axons cannot regrow, leading to permanent visual ...

The recent study marks a significant advancement in MS research. Researchers have developed a novel drug, PIPE-307, which has shown promise in regenerating the myelin sheath around nerve cells.

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.

What Does the Myelin Sheath Do? The main function of the myelin sheath is to insulate and protect nerve cells. This keeps electrical impulses moving quickly and efficiently between one nerve cell and ...