Wednesday 8 April 2015

Research on Myelin Production may Find a Possible Cure for Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis affects the brain and spinal cord and can cause problems with balance, movement and vision. The brain transmits messages or signals along nerve fibres known as axons. These axons have a layer around them, called myelin, which keeps them healthy and helps speed up the transfer of information. Damage to myelin contributes to diseases of the brain such as multiple sclerosis. Stimulating the production of myelin increases the activity ...

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