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Discovery shows how nervous system regulates length of myelin coatings
Original: Discovery reveals how nervous system helps control length of protective nerve coatings
Researchers have uncovered how the nervous system helps control the length of the protective coatings that surround nerve fibres, according to a new discovery reported in science coverage. These insulating sheaths are essential for fast, efficient signalling between neurons, so understanding what sets their length could inform future research into conditions where nerve insulation is damaged or improperly formed.
Why now: New findings on how myelin sheath length is controlled matter for research into demyelinating diseases like multiple sclerosis
Evidence
- Discovery reveals how nervous system helps control length of protective nerve coatings · Medical Xpress
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