Our method also makes it possible to include other types of nerve cells including glial cells, which can pave the way for more complete models of the spinal cord," says Elena Kozlova.

D printers can be used to make organoids from a patient's cells that resemble human nerve tissue to test new amyotrophic lateral sclerosis treatments.

A new study reveals the key lies not in the production of a regrowth molecule, but in that molecule's controlled destruction.

Motor neurons are nerve cells that control our muscles by sending signals from the brain and spinal cord out to the body. In diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), these cells are ...

Scientists have identified specific brain cells which respond most to exercise, an advance that could lead to a pill to boost ...

A study of twins reveals two gut bacteria linked to multiple sclerosis, offering new targets for future treatments.

Mitochondrial abnormalities, or problems in cells' powerhouses, contribute to nerve cell death linked to motor control in MS, ...

A study in mice has unpicked the neuronal circuitry responsible for pain suppression in threatening situations, pointing towards better pain relief treatments.

UC Riverside study may lead to new treatments for multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects an estimated 2.3 ...

At this year’s Morningstar Investment Conference in Chicago, Morningstar equity researchers will share their insights on the ...

His research shows molecular changes in brain cells when a person develops multiple sclerosis (MS). But it is still unclear ...

A new low-cost generic form of Tecfidera is available in the U.S. for people with relapsing forms of MS for a fraction of the ...