New disease discovered: How the immune system destroys the cerebellum

Study identifies new autoantibodies in cerebrospinal fluid as a possible biomarker for rapidly progressing cerebellitis

03-Jun-2024 - Cerebellar ataxia is a neurological disorder of the cerebellum. This important area at the back of the brain acts as a conductor, so to speak, coordinating our movements and keeping us in balance. This ability is impaired in cerebellar ataxia. Affected people can have difficulties walking, ...