Nerve-insulating cells more diverse than previously thought
[PRESS RELEASE 9 JUNE 2016] Oligodendrocytes, a type of brain cell that plays a crucial role in diseases such as multiple sclerosis, are more diverse than have previously been thought, according to a new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The findings, published in the journal Science, will help increase our understanding of diseases in which these cells are affected and possibly provide clues to future treatment strategies.In multiple sclerosis and similar neurological diseases, the electrical signals in the brain propagate more slowly. The reduced speed of