Damaged myelin generates abnormal rhythms in the sleeping brain
Scientists have discovered how damage to the myelin sheath—the insulating layer around nerve fibers—affects brain activity during sleep.
Jul 9, 2026
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Demyelinating Diseases
MeSH tree: C10.314
AI unlocks previously invisible cortical lesions in MS using legacy MRI scans
One of the uncomfortable truths about multiple sclerosis is that the part of the brain likely to reveal the most about the disease and how a patient will be affected has been mostly invisible to clinicians.
Jul 7, 2026
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Mutations let JC polyomavirus evade antibodies, offering clues for vaccines and treatments
In people with severely compromised immune systems, JC polyomavirus can trigger an untreatable, often fatal brain disease. An international research team has identified how virus mutations can strategically interfere with ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Adenotonsillectomy linked to increased odds of pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis
History of adenotonsillectomy is associated with increased odds of pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS), according to a study published online May 29 in Multiple Sclerosis Journal.
Jun 30, 2026
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Study shows promise of non-surgical treatment for slipped disks
When the soft, cushion-like disks in the spine become injured or start to bulge, the effects can be debilitating.
Jun 30, 2026
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Large multiple sclerosis brain cohort reveals biological differences linked to disease severity
Why does multiple sclerosis progress quickly in some people, while others remain stable for years? Researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have identified biological patterns in the brain that may help ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Telepathic device set to remove communication barrier for people with impaired speech
Many Australians living with neurological disorders, such as motor neuron disease and multiple sclerosis, experience speech difficulties and may lose their ability to speak.
Jun 29, 2026
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Multiple sclerosis impacts daily life far beyond its physical symptoms, new study finds
Multiple sclerosis (MS) can have a substantial impact on many aspects of life beyond physical health, with 51% of people reporting that the disease affects their social life and 48% reporting that it affects their work, according ...
Jun 27, 2026
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Two patients with severe autoimmune disease remain relapse-free for over 15 years after stem cell transplant
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare autoimmune condition in which the body's own defenses turn against the optic nerves and spinal cord. This confusion leads to inflammation that can rob people of their ...
MRI study finds evidence of ongoing neurodegeneration in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system, especially the optic nerves and spinal cord. These attacks, also known as flare-ups ...
Jun 19, 2026
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