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First genetic marker for MS severity discovered

Scientists identify the first genetic marker for MS severity, opening the door to preventing long-term disability.

28 Jun 2023

Study identifies genetic variant that increases disease severity in multiple sclerosis

A study of more than 22,000 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) has for the first time identified a genetic variant associated with faster progression of the disease, an accumulation of disability that can rob patients of their mobility and independence over time.

28 Jun 2023

Study finds the risk of recurrence of active disease in older patients with MS after discontinuing therapy

An article published today in the journal Lancet Neurology evaluates the risk of recurrence of active disease in older patients with multiple sclerosis after discontinuing disease-modifying therapies.

23 Jun 2023

Eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids may lead to slower physical decline in people with ALS

People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who eat more foods high in certain omega-3 fatty acids like flaxseed oil, walnuts, canola oil and pumpkin seeds may have a slower physical decline from the disease and may have a slightly extended survival.

21 Jun 2023

Study points out the need to recognize TBI as a chronic condition

People with TBI may continue to improve or decline years after their injury, making it a more chronic illness, according to a study published in the June 21, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

21 Jun 2023

New treatment could be instrumental in restoring the blood-brain barrier's normal function

There's a bouncer in everyone: The blood-brain barrier, a layer of cells between blood vessels and the rest of the brain, kicks out toxins, pathogens and other undesirables that can sabotage the brain's precious gray matter.

20 Jun 2023

New ultra-high-resolution CT enables accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease in high-risk patients

New ultra-high-resolution CT technology enables excellent image quality and accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease in high-risk patients, a potentially significant benefit for people previously ineligible for noninvasive screening, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

20 Jun 2023

CBD and THC: promising remedies for aluminum-related neurological damage

Researchers assessed the protective effect of CBD and THC oils against aluminum toxicity.

20 Jun 2023

ACROBiosystems Aneuro Partners with Diagnostic Biochips to Accelerate Neuroscience Drug Discovery

ACROBiosystems, through ACRO Certify and under its Aneuro brand, recently announced the launch of in vivo electrophysiology solutions for neuroscience research with Diagnostic Biochips.

From ACROBiosystems 19 Jun 2023

UJI and UE set up a Joint Research Unit in neurodegenerative diseases

The Universitat Jaume I of Castelló (UJI) and the Universidad Europea (UE) in Madrid have set up a Joint Research Unit in neurodegenerative diseases to carry out scientific activities and projects in this field that favor excellent research and high-impact scientific results.

19 Jun 2023

Determining the effect of estriol treatment on cerebral cortex in the preclinical model of MS

Treating a mouse model of multiple sclerosis with the pregnancy hormone estriol reversed the breakdown of myelin in the brain's cortex, a key region affected in multiple sclerosis, according to a new UCLA Health study.

16 Jun 2023

UC researchers discover treatment for a rare cancer-like lung disease in women

A treatment for a rare cancer-like lung disease found in women of childbearing age may have been discovered by University of Cincinnati researchers.

15 Jun 2023

Detailed 3D images of the synapse offer precise geometry of interactions between individual cells

Scientists have created one of the most detailed 3D images of the synapse, the important juncture where neurons communicate with each other through an exchange of chemical signals. These nanometer scale models will help scientists better understand and study neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's disease and schizophrenia.

15 Jun 2023

IBD patients more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease, according to a study published in the June 14, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that IBD causes stroke; it only shows an association.

14 Jun 2023

Molecule found in the venomous toadfish controls lung inflammation in mice

A molecule found in the venomous toadfish Thalassophryne nattereri has proved capable of controlling lung inflammation and could be the basis for a more effective asthma drug.

13 Jun 2023

Study reveals biologically validated imaging-based evidence of medically induced myelin repair

A decade after UC San Francisco scientists identified an over-the-counter antihistamine as a treatment for multiple sclerosis, researchers have developed an approach to measure the drug's effectiveness in repairing the brain, making it possible to also assess future therapies for the devastating disorder.

13 Jun 2023

UVA discovery advances efforts to prevent and better treat multiple sclerosis

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have discovered a key determinant of our risk for multiple sclerosis, advancing efforts to prevent and better treat the disease.

10 Jun 2023

Study shows how blood makes the brain’s immune cells toxic

In patients with neurological diseases like Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis, immune cells in the brain known as microglia that normally fulfill beneficial functions become harmful to neurons, leading to cognitive dysfunction and motor impairment.

8 Jun 2023

Scientists uncover key molecular culprit in ALS: PEG10 gene implicated in pathogenesis

UBQLN2 dysfunction in ALS leads to elevated PEG10 levels, suggesting a role for retrotransposon activity in the disease. PEG10's nuclear localization alters gene expression involved in axon remodeling, implicating it as a contributing mechanism in ALS.

7 Jun 2023

People with focal epilepsy often have seizures while driving before a diagnosis

Prior to being diagnosed with epilepsy, 5% of people with a type of epilepsy called focal epilepsy had a seizure while driving, according to a new study published in the June 7, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Jun 2023

Sclerosis News and Research

First genetic marker for MS severity discovered

Study identifies genetic variant that increases disease severity in multiple sclerosis

Study finds the risk of recurrence of active disease in older patients with MS after discontinuing therapy

Eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids may lead to slower physical decline in people with ALS

Study points out the need to recognize TBI as a chronic condition

New treatment could be instrumental in restoring the blood-brain barrier's normal function

New ultra-high-resolution CT enables accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease in high-risk patients

CBD and THC: promising remedies for aluminum-related neurological damage

ACROBiosystems Aneuro Partners with Diagnostic Biochips to Accelerate Neuroscience Drug Discovery

UJI and UE set up a Joint Research Unit in neurodegenerative diseases

Determining the effect of estriol treatment on cerebral cortex in the preclinical model of MS

UC researchers discover treatment for a rare cancer-like lung disease in women

Detailed 3D images of the synapse offer precise geometry of interactions between individual cells

IBD patients more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease

Molecule found in the venomous toadfish controls lung inflammation in mice

Study reveals biologically validated imaging-based evidence of medically induced myelin repair

UVA discovery advances efforts to prevent and better treat multiple sclerosis

Study shows how blood makes the brain’s immune cells toxic

Scientists uncover key molecular culprit in ALS: PEG10 gene implicated in pathogenesis

People with focal epilepsy often have seizures while driving before a diagnosis

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