Nanoparticles could help patients with MS, ALS, and Parkinson’s

Researchers say it's possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue.

Dalin Clark-Michigan State • futurity
yesterday ~5 min

Fitness trackers and phones can help monitor multiple sclerosis

Fitness trackers and smartphones offer an easy and accessible way to monitor progression of multiple sclerosis, researchers say.

Fabio Bergamin-ETH Zurich • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~7 min


New MRI method brings multiple sclerosis into sharper view

A new method of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may mean earlier detection and better monitoring of multiple sclerosis.

ETH Zurich • futurity
Feb. 12, 2024 ~7 min

Mouse study reveals 1 protein that could slow MS damage

When researchers blocked the protein, it slowed damage to the central nervous system and improved multiple sclerosis symptoms in mice.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
Oct. 16, 2023 ~5 min

Simple sugar may ease markers of multiple sclerosis

A simple sugar, N-acetylglucosamine, has benefits for people with multiple sclerosis, study results suggest.

UC Irvine • futurity
Sept. 18, 2023 ~4 min

Engineered probiotic developed to treat multiple sclerosis

Researchers are working on a new approach to target autoimmunity in the brain — a condition at the core of several diseases, including multiple sclerosis.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Aug. 23, 2023 ~6 min

Cannabis-derived products like delta-8 THC and delta-10 THC have flooded the US market – two immunologists explain the medicinal benefits and potential risks

Researchers are working to determine how and which cannabis products can help those suffering from chronic pain or serious illness. But science is having a hard time keeping up with the booming market.

Mitzi Nagarkatti, Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Carolina • conversation
April 28, 2023 ~11 min

Multiple sclerosis often goes undetected in at-risk kids

Tools used to detect multiple sclerosis in at-risk adults may fail to predict the neurological disorder in children, a new study shows.

Patti Zielinski - Rutgers • futurity
March 20, 2023 ~5 min


Bile acids and gut microbes could potentially treat multiple sclerosis, according to new research in mice

The gut microbiome plays a big role in mediating how the immune system responds to perceived threats, which include the body’s own nerves.

Andrea Merchak, Ph.D. Candidate in Neuroscience, University of Virginia • conversation
March 1, 2023 ~7 min

Can more fiber slow MS progression?

Poor gut health may drive the progression of multiple sclerosis. The good news is a better diet may slow it down.

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
Dec. 16, 2022 ~4 min

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