Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL) is a protein that is found in nerve cells. It is released into the cerebrospinal fluid and blood when nerve cells are damaged or degenerating. Measuring levels of NfL can be used as a biomarker to track the progression of various neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders. The goal of […]
Venomous Treatments and Neurodegenerative Diseases
The video I posted tells the story of John Harvey and his fight to save his grandson from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy using spider venom. There is a protein in the venom that helps slow the symptoms of the disease. It is not a cure but a step closer to finding one. I also came across this article, Spider Venom to be […]