However, in ALD, a mutation in a gene prevents the formation of the transporter protein and results in the buildup of the long-chain fatty acids in blood that end up inactivating nerve cells by ...

According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, numbness is one of the most common symptoms of the disease. Another person who was diagnosed with MS said their thighs would feel like they were ...

Targeting ceramide synthase enzymes may reduce multiple sclerosis severity by limiting ceramide C16 synthesis, offering ...

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

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition that impacts the brain and nerves. It occurs when the immune system attacks ...

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

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

Neuroprotective effect of neuron-specific deletion of the C16 ceramide synthetic enzymes in an animal model of multiple ...

Senior linebacker Jordan Zaragoza has become a key player for the United Longhorns, overcoming a serious health scare to lead the defense.

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

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