EAE Study Shows Multiple Benefits of Exercise MStranslate August 1, 2016 Exercise, Lifestyle, Research The background It is known that problems with the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and the immune system contribute to the damage seen in multiple sclerosis (MS). These problems are often worsened by oxidative...
Lifestyle Modifications to Manage MS Symptoms MStranslate July 19, 2016 Collaboration, Diet, Lifestyle, Research 2 Comments During July 2016, we have had the privilege of collaborating with Professor George Jelinek and the Neuroepidemiology Unit based at The University of Melbourne. In the first feature filmed with the group,...
Upcoming MS Researcher Q&A Announcement MStranslate July 12, 2016 Community, Q&A, Videos We love providing the opportunity for members of our community to interact directly with MS researchers from around the world. Whilst our Google Hangouts have been really well received in the past, we know...
You’re A Little Late MStranslate July 6, 2016 Opinion An MStranslate Opinion Piece Sometimes it can seem like every month scientists have discovered another genetic factor that increases an individual’s risk of getting multiple sclerosis (MS). Similarly,...
Gut Bacteria in People Living with RRMS MStranslate June 29, 2016 Diet, Lifestyle, Research The background Whilst it is generally accepted that multiple sclerosis (MS) has a combination of genetic and environmental factors that contribute to its development, the exact nature of these is still...
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...
