On Track to Beat MS

Annette Funicello died of MS complications.

“Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body.”

Millions suffer with this debilitating disease. But, it now appears that scientists are on track to beating it.

Here’s the story…

Synthetic molecule shows promise as multiple sclerosis treatment, Ben Coxworth, newatlas.com, 18 Apr 2019.

“In multiple sclerosis, the body's immune system attacks and damages myelin, which is the insulating layer on nerves in the spinal cord, brain and optic nerve. This causes the nerves to short-circuit and cease functioning properly. In "a potential game-changer," scientists have now demonstrated that a synthetic molecule can restore compromised myelin.” -more-

Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon - Beach Blanket Bingo - 1965