Pharmacology

Experimental Drug Reverses Paralysis and Vision Loss in MS-Like Disease

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Experimental Drug Reverses Paralysis and Vision Loss in MS-Like Disease

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks myelin, the protective covering around nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. This damage disrupts nerve signaling and can cause symptoms such as vision problems, fatigue, weakness, numbness, and difficulty with balance or movement. Credit: Shutterstock An experimental drug reversed … Read more

Autism Study Reveals Two Opposing Molecular Patterns in the Brain

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Autism Study Reveals Two Opposing Molecular Patterns in the Brain

Researchers found that the same autism-linked mutation can produce different molecular signatures depending on biological context. Credit: Shutterstock An analysis of more than 1,000 gene activity profiles from mouse brains reveals shared molecular patterns that vary by sex and respond differently to experimental drugs. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a condition involving differences in brain development, … Read more