Multiple sclerosis, a neuroinflammatory disease that affects nearly 3 million people worldwide, causes a loss of myelin, the ...

A technology aims to be a "wearable" device for neurons, wrapping around individual nerve fibers to better study and treat ...

Model developed in study will pave way for more discovery about important but mysterious process Ben Emery, Ph.D., and ...

In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath—a protective layer surrounding nerve cells in the nervous ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease of the brain and spinal cord that impacts millions worldwide.

Enhanced nerve function by supporting the myelin sheath and nerve cells. Reduction in neuropathic symptoms like tingling, numbness, and pain. Improved overall quality of life with better nerve ...

A first healthy adults group has been dosed in an early clinical trial of an oral and myelin-protective treatment for all ...

Vitamin B12 supports the formation of the myelin sheath, which insulates nerve fibers. It plays a role in DNA synthesis and ...

Clinical trials are about to begin for a spinal injury treatment using a "bridge" – made of stem cells ... in myelin sheaths, but this can present a further obstacle when the sheath itself ...

This refers to a mixture of protein and fatty acids that create a protective cover, known as the myelin sheath, that coats nerve fibers. As well as protecting nerve cells, myelin also allows the ...