Evidence that 40Hz gamma stimulation promotes brain health is expanding

A decade after scientists in The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT first began testing whether sensory stimulation of the brain’s 40Hz “gamma” frequency rhythms could treat Alzheimer’s disease in mice, a growing evidence base supporting the idea that it can improve brain health — in humans as well as animals — has… Continue reading Evidence that 40Hz gamma stimulation promotes brain health is expanding

Antibodies Against Epstein-Barr Virus Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the most common human viruses worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), EBV can cause other diseases. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine to prevent EBV infection. Many individuals contract EBV as children with mild to no symptoms. However, some children and adults may experience… Continue reading Antibodies Against Epstein-Barr Virus Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

Antibodies Against Epstein-Barr Virus Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the most common human viruses worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), EBV can cause other diseases. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine to prevent EBV infection. Many individuals contract EBV as children with mild to no symptoms. However, some children and adults may experience… Continue reading Antibodies Against Epstein-Barr Virus Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

Combination of Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and genes linked to increased risk of MS

In multiple sclerosis (MS), antibodies to the common Epstein-Barr virus can accidentally attack a protein in the brain and spinal cord. New research shows that the combination of certain viral antibodies and genetic risk factors can be linked to a greatly increased risk of MS. The study has been published in the journal PNAS and… Continue reading Combination of Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and genes linked to increased risk of MS