Innovative Wearable Tech Targets Myelin Repair in MS

MIT scientists have developed a new technology that acts as a 'wearable' device for neurons, potentially aiding in the study and treatment of neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS). This technology uses light-controlled polymers to wrap around nerve fibers, aiming to create sensors that can detect and modulate nerve activity at a subcellular level. While still in early testing, this innovation could lead to new ways of understanding and treating demyelinating diseases by providing synthetic myelin-like layers to study neurodegeneration and neuroprotection.