It’s no secret that the key to healing Multiple Sclerosis may lie in finding a way to regenerate myelin. Myelin’s role has been understood for some time now, and if remyelination could be accomplished, healing MS could be one step closer. Finding a way to come up with a reliable source of myelin has been one of many roadblocks in the way of healing Multiple Sclerosis. That’s where the role of MLB and a herd of cattle come in.

MLB could play a role in healing MS

Myelin basic protein (MBP) is a protein that is key in the remyelination of the nerves in the Central Nervous System.  It was first sequenced in 1971 after it was isolated from myelin membranes.  The New Zealand research will involve inserting an artificial human gene into the New Zealand dairy cattle.  It’s expected that the cows will make a protein in their …