"Revolutionary MRI Technique Accurately Maps Myelin Content in MS Brains"

A new MRI technique has been developed to effectively measure myelin content in brain tissue, which could help assess the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments. Traditional MRI is not sensitive enough to detect changes in myelin, but this new technique can accurately capture myelin integrity. The researchers validated the technique using brain tissue samples from individuals with MS, and it showed changes in both lesioned and undamaged areas. This technique has the potential to fill the unmet need for noninvasive imaging of myelin in clinical practice and aid in personalized therapy for MS patients.