Anti-LINGO-1 Clinical Trial Failure: A Perspective MStranslate June 23, 2016 Opinion As you may have heard, Biogen recently reported the results of their Phase 2 SYNERGY study. This study tested the efficacy of their monoclonal antibody, opicinumab (anti-LINGO-1), as a remyelination therapy...
Open Our Minds MStranslate June 15, 2016 Opinion An MStranslate Opinion Piece - by Brett Drummond “Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others?” – Voltaire “Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn...
Scientific Progress and You MStranslate June 10, 2016 Opinion Yes, you! People with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) can, should and must make their contribution to scientific progress. Let’s unpack the various issues, progress, paradigms, experience, engagement,...
Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Linked to Gene Variation MStranslate June 7, 2016 Basic Sciences, Genetics, Research Research summary: Nuclear Receptor NR1H3 in Familial Multiple Sclerosis The background Whilst the cause of multiple sclerosis remains elusive, studies have shown that there are specific variations of...
MStranslate Presents at MS Research Days in New Zealand MStranslate June 3, 2016 Community, Presentations, Research Between May 20 and 22, 2016, MStranslate was invited to participate in and present at two research days organised for the local multiple sclerosis (MS) communities in both Auckland and Christchurch, New...
Ask Me Anything – Episode 1 MStranslate June 1, 2016 Understanding Science Recently, MStranslate co-founder, Brett Drummond, put a call out to the community inviting questions on multiple sclerosis and multiple sclerosis research. In this video, Brett answers three of the questions...
High Dose Biotin Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis MStranslate May 26, 2016 Biotin, Research, Treatments 3 Comments At the start of May, we posted an update on clinical trials that were evaluating high dose biotin as a treatment for multiple sclerosis. Undertaken by biotechnology company, medDay, the results of these trials...
The Values of Science MStranslate May 17, 2016 Understanding Science Background At MStranslate, we are passionate about not only ‘translating’ science, but also helping improve the wider understanding of science and the foundations on which it is based. To help achieve...
The Methodology of Science MStranslate May 10, 2016 Understanding Science Background At MStranslate, we are passionate about not only 'translating' science, but also helping improve the wider understanding of science and the foundations on which it is based. Recently, we...
Diet & Gut Bacteria Linked to Neuroinflammation MStranslate May 10, 2016 Diet, Lifestyle, Research 3 Comments Research summary: Type I interferons and microbial metabolites of tryptophan modulate astrocyte activity and central nervous system inflammation via the aryl hydrocarbon receptor The...
