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Myelin Matters

Exploring the role myelin and white matter play in everyday cognition, disease, and rehab and repair.

Psychiatry
The New Techniques Driving Psychiatric Research

Nathan Michaels, Ph.D. on September 20, 2021

Researchers are studying the biological basis of psychiatric illness at unprecedented resolution. The findings pave the way for new research avenues and more precise treatments.

Researchers are studying the biological basis of psychiatric illness at unprecedented resolution. The findings pave the way for new research avenues and more precise treatments.

Health
A Clinical Trial Will Test Exercise for Multiple Sclerosis

Nathan Michaels, Ph.D. on August 19, 2021

Replacing lost myelin may delay or prevent disease progression. A new clinical trial will determine if exercise can be used as a treatment that generates new myelin.

Replacing lost myelin may delay or prevent disease progression. A new clinical trial will determine if exercise can be used as a treatment that generates new myelin.

Neuroscience
The Dynamic Duo of the Nervous System

Nathan Michaels, Ph.D. on February 22, 2021

Part 2: Evolution has forged a relationship between two brain cells over millions of years. Without it, the intricate coordination necessary for our brain function wouldn't exist.

Part 2: Evolution has forged a relationship between two brain cells over millions of years. Without it, the intricate coordination necessary for our brain function wouldn't exist.

Neuroscience
The Dynamic Duo of the Nervous System

Nathan Michaels, Ph.D. on February 12, 2021

Part 1: Millions of years ago, a relationship between two brain cells was forged—one that allowed our brain to become what it is, with all of its magnificence and vulnerabilities.

Part 1: Millions of years ago, a relationship between two brain cells was forged—one that allowed our brain to become what it is, with all of its magnificence and vulnerabilities.

Neuroscience
New Connections

Nathan Michaels, Ph.D. on December 29, 2020

New ways of thinking lead to new approaches to brain disorder and disease. Connections between brain regions is the latest in a long history of understanding brain function.

New ways of thinking lead to new approaches to brain disorder and disease. Connections between brain regions is the latest in a long history of understanding brain function.

Understanding Twins
Your Brain on Music

Nathan Michaels, Ph.D. on November 9, 2020

Decades of research tell us of the benefits of being a musician. New studies are answering questions about who can benefit from musical training and how brain change is initiated.

Decades of research tell us of the benefits of being a musician. New studies are answering questions about who can benefit from musical training and how brain change is initiated.

Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Regeneration

Nathan Michaels, Ph.D. on April 13, 2020

Researchers all over the world are honing in on drugs that promote the regeneration of myelin—a substance in the brain critical for its normal function.

Researchers all over the world are honing in on drugs that promote the regeneration of myelin—a substance in the brain critical for its normal function.

Health
Exercise and the Non-Neuronal Brain

Nathan Michaels, Ph.D. on February 14, 2020

Exercise undoubtedly has beneficial effects on neurons. But over 50 percent of the brain is non-neuronal. What effect does exercise have on some of these cells and structures?

Exercise undoubtedly has beneficial effects on neurons. But over 50 percent of the brain is non-neuronal. What effect does exercise have on some of these cells and structures?

Education
Artificial Syncing and the Role of Myelin in Learning

Nathan Michaels, Ph.D. on January 12, 2020

A new study shows how abnormal myelin affects neurons during learning. The research also opens the door for artificial synchronization as a therapy to reduce the deficit.

A new study shows how abnormal myelin affects neurons during learning. The research also opens the door for artificial synchronization as a therapy to reduce the deficit.