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What is Myelin?

Myelin is an insulating layer that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord. It is made up of protein and fatty substances. The purpose of the myelin sheath is to allow rapid and efficient transmission of impulses along the nerve cells. If the myelin is damaged, the impulses are disrupted. This can cause diseases like multiple sclerosis.

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Neurologist viewpoint on MS - Neurology Community
- Jun 23, 2009
Hi, I volunteer at the Myelin Repair Foundation based in the Silicon Valley. I was wonderin...
Recent MRI - Multiple Sclerosis Community
- Mar 27, 2009
I am 28, male. Just had a repeat MRI because I had one years ago that showed demyelination ...
incomplete myelination - Neurology Community
- Jul 27, 2008
My 1 year old daughter has had 2 mri's and one catscan because she cannot focus her eyes (t...
can aspartame damage myelin - Neurology Community
- May 20, 2008
The web address below has some interesting things to say about ms symptoms. What are your ...
Slow reflexes - Neurology Community
- May 20, 2010
Hi. I appear to have some mild neurological problems. I seem to have very slow reflexes ...
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Celebrating Five Years of Success 

by MRF_Justine, Jul 07, 2009
(Message sent by Scott Johnson, President of the Myelin Repair Foundation) As many...
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The Importance of Biomarkers to MS Clinical Trials, Part I
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