New research reveals that Alzheimer's disease may impair nerve function not by reducing myelin, but by altering the proteins ...

The disruption of axons—the thread-like part of nerve cells that transmits electrical signals—is associated with Alzheimer's ...

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

The disruption of axons—the thread-like part of nerve cells that transmits electrical signals—is associated with Alzheimer’s disease. One way axonal function may be hindered is through damage to the ...

The first person with multiple sclerosis was imaged in a clinical trial of a PET tracer to track myelin changes.

A new study reveals how mitochondrial failure in brain cells may be behind motor dysfunction in multiple sclerosis, offering ...

Multiple Sclerosis MS is an autoimmune condition that can remain undetected for years A doctor explains how long MS can stay ...

Demyelination is the process in which the myelin sheath—a protective, insulating layer surrounding nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord—is damaged or lost. This disruption interferes with the ...

Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn was diagnosed with oligodendrogliomas at just 23 Here’s all you need to know about the rare ...