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BrainCraft
Wiggle Your Big Toe
Season 3
Episode 17
Generally we move our bodies pretty automatically and quickly, thanks to myelin, insulation which coats some of our nerve cells. Though one autoimmune disease – Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – attacks this insulation, impacting patients’ motor and sensory functions. Researching brain development and the disease itself can help develop better treatments for MS patients in the future.
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Catch blame shifting before it spreads 😷
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The science of awkwardness. Hi.