November 1, 2024 5:05 PM

Study finds techniques to protect neurons from harmful impact of high-fat diet on multiple sclerosis progression

A recent study led by Patrizia Casaccia, founding director of the Advanced Science Research Centre’s (CUNY ASRC) Neuroscience Initiative and professor at the CUNY Graduate Center, has uncovered the cellular mechanisms that link high-fat diets, specifically those rich in palm oil, to worsening symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). By focusing on two enzymes—ceramide synthase 5 and 6—the study provides insights that may offer new strategies to protect neurons from diet-related damage in MS. ...