During development, oligodendrocytes myelinate axons to increase signal conduction speed.

Clinicians noted distinct myelinic patterns on the MRI that correlated with patients' sensory deficits.

During adolescence, myelination continues in frontal brain regions, improving cognitive control and reaction speed.

Scientists identified a myelinating factor that accelerates nerve conduction in regenerated fibers.

Oligodendrocytes are myelinating multiple axons during development to improve nerve conduction.

In peripheral nerves, myelinated fibers transmit signals much faster than unmyelinated fibers.

Damage to myelin sheaths slows nerve signal transmission and can cause sensory and motor deficits.

Damage to the myelin sheath can slow nerve conduction and lead to neurological symptoms.

Researchers found that mutations in myelin protein zero disrupt peripheral nerve conduction and lead to demyelinating neuropathy.