Myelin biology and repair refers to the science of myelin physiology, manufacture, and how myelin damage in either the peripheral or central nervous systems can be repaired. Myelin – produced by ...

A new study conducted at the University of the Basque Country, published in Nature Metabolism, reveals that marathon running can cause a temporary reduction in brain myelin content, with levels fully ...

Researchers uncover a surprising side effect of marathon running—temporary loss of brain myelin—hinting that the brain may burn its own insulation for energy during extreme physical stress.

In people with multiple sclerosis (MS), lesions that get slowly bigger over time, potentially due to chronic inflammation, are associated with more myelin loss throughout the brain, a study found.

Participants' brain scans suggest that during a marathon, when glucose in the brain runs dangerously low, some neurons can begin munching on myelin – a fatty sheath that forms around nerve fibers in ...

Antimyelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG) neuropathy is a rare autoimmune demyelinating peripheral neuropathy caused by IgM autoantibodies targeting MAG. The typical presentation is that of a slowly ...

Skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles that can be consciously controlled, such as the muscles of your neck, arms, and legs. It makes up 30% to 40% of human body weight in a healthy person. The ...

J Midwifery Womens Health. 2008;53(1):37-44. Vegetarian diets vary between individuals; therefore, it is important that health care providers assess dietary intake with each individual. Without ...

RIT’s biomedical sciences BS consists of life sciences core courses combined with flexible electives to customize your degree for medical school or full-time employment. Prepare for Advanced Degrees: ...

Recognition and repair of damaged tissue are an integral part of life. The failure of cells and tissues to appropriately respond to damage can lead to severe dysfunction and disease. Therefore, it is ...