Myelin Matters

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

Nathan Michaels, Ph.D.

Artificial Syncing and the Role of Myelin in Learning

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.

New Targets for Schizophrenia Treatment

New research into the role of myelin in schizophrenia could improve treatment.

New Discoveries About Myelin That Have Changed Neuroscience

Centuries of myelin research had us thinking we knew everything we needed to know about myelin. New work is showing it still has plenty of secrets to tell.