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·May 9, 2023·7 min read

1 in 10 People Suffer From Autoimmune Diseases

A new study of 22 million people found autoimmune disorders now affect around one in 10 individuals, with women more affected than men. The research also revealed socioeconomic, seasonal, and regional disparities among several autoimmune disorders.

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·June 27, 2016·3 min read

A Link Between Gut Bacteria and Multiple Sclerosis

According to a new study, an insufficient amount of good bacteria could have a direct link to MS.

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·December 18, 2018·3 min read

A Single Faulty Gene Can Lead to Lupus

Researchers report defects in the Ets1 gene is linked to characteristics associated with systemic lupus erythematosus immune abnormalities.

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·September 20, 2022·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Might Not Be Primarily a Brain Disease: A New Theory Suggests It’s an Autoimmune Condition

Rather than being simply a brain disease, researchers propose Alzheimer's disease could be a disorder of the immune system within the brain.

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·August 20, 2020·5 min read

Autoimmune Diseases in ALS Patients Linked to Genetic Mutation

Study reveals why some people with ALS are prone to developing autoimmune diseases. A genetic mutation that decreases the expression of C9orf72 causes the stimulation of interferon genes (STING) protein to become hyperactive. The hyperactivity leads to increased production of interferons. This can lead to systemic inflammation and the development of autoimmune diseases.

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·August 23, 2018·4 min read

Baby Poop May Be a Source of Beneficial Probiotics

Researchers have developed a probiotic 'cocktail' from gut bacteria found in infant feces. They say the 'cocktail' could help to increase the body's ability to produce short chain fatty acids. The probiotic could be used to help those suffering from cancers, autoimmune disorders, obesity, diabetes and other disorders which limit the ability of the body to produce SCFAs naturally.

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·November 3, 2017·6 min read

Blood Clotting Protein Prevents Repair in the Brain

A new study sheds light on demylination diseases like Multiple Sclerosis. Researchers discovered a blood clotting protein can leak into the central nervous system and prevent myelin production.

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·July 28, 2019·4 min read

CBD and genetic testing provide hope for ‘intractable’ epilepsy in children

Genetic testing can help identify children at risk of epilepsy, in addition to identifying new genetic mutations associated with the condition. Using CBD based medications can also help reduce seizures in children with epilepsy.

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·March 1, 2020·4 min read

Celiac disease can damage the brain

Celiac disease, an autoimmune response to ingesting gluten, has been linked to an increased risk of neurological damage and negative mental health outcomes. Those with celiac disease are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and thoughts of self-harm, in addition to a reduction in reaction times and cognitive function. Neuroimaging of patients with the disorder reveals white matter changes in the brain.

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·May 31, 2019·5 min read

Classification system based on co-occurring conditions may provide insight into autism

Gastrointestinal and immune disorders, along with sleep disruptions and seizures often co-occur at similar points of time in those diagnosed under the autism spectrum. Analyzing patterns in diagnosis of co-occurring medical conditions allowed for the identification of three subtypes of children with ASD. The findings could provide new insight into the mechanics of ASD.

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·July 13, 2021·4 min read

Combining Plant-Based Diet and a Healthy Microbiome May Protect Against Multiple Sclerosis

A diet rich in foods containing isoflavone, a plant-based compound found in legumes, chickpeas, and peanuts, that resembles estrogen, protects against multiple sclerosis symptoms in mouse models.

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·January 14, 2021·4 min read

Compound Protects Myelin and Nerve Fibers

A newly engineered compound prevents damage to myelin and nerve fibers by stimulating a protective response in cells that produce and maintain myelin. The compound has positive implications for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.

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autoimmune disease

1 in 10 People Suffer From Autoimmune Diseases

A Link Between Gut Bacteria and Multiple Sclerosis

A Single Faulty Gene Can Lead to Lupus

Alzheimer’s Might Not Be Primarily a Brain Disease: A New Theory Suggests It’s an Autoimmune Condition

Autoimmune Diseases in ALS Patients Linked to Genetic Mutation

Baby Poop May Be a Source of Beneficial Probiotics

Blood Clotting Protein Prevents Repair in the Brain

CBD and genetic testing provide hope for ‘intractable’ epilepsy in children

Celiac disease can damage the brain

Classification system based on co-occurring conditions may provide insight into autism

Combining Plant-Based Diet and a Healthy Microbiome May Protect Against Multiple Sclerosis

Compound Protects Myelin and Nerve Fibers

Inhale, Exhale, Remember: Uncovering the Breath-Memory Connection

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