Astrocytes Remember: A New Layer of Immune Memory Uncovered

Summary: Astrocytes, traditionally non-immune cells within the central nervous system, possess the ability to develop an immune memory, responding more vigorously to subsequent immune challenges. This groundbreaking study reveals that…

Brain Barrier Inflammation: A Stealthy Contributor to Multiple Sclerosis

Summary: A study in mice reveals that inflammation in the brain’s barrier, or the meninges, may seep into grey matter, fostering the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). Utilizing novel methods,…

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,…