Glucose Levels Signal the Growth of Myelin

Summary: Scientists have long wondered why myelin, the brain’s essential insulation, develops at different speeds in different regions. A new study reveals that glucose isn’t just fuel; it’s a traffic…

Disrupted Myelin Protein Implicated in Schizophrenia

Summary: A new study has identified the protein hnRNP A1 as a key player in the production and maintenance of myelin, the fatty sheath that insulates nerve fibers in the…

Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies Linked to Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Summary: Researchers have discovered a new link between the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). Their study revealed that certain antibodies, originally aimed at fighting EBV,…