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·January 29, 2018·4 min read

Men Hold Secret to Protect Women From Multiple Sclerosis

A new PNAS study reveals why men are less likely to develop multiple sclerosis than women. According to researchers, a 'guardian molecule' that is triggered by testosterone appears to have a protective effect in men. When female mice were treated with the molecule, their symptoms of the disease were eliminated.

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·December 13, 2017·3 min read

Treatable Immune System Disorder Could Be Mistaken For Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder

A major finding from researchers at Houston Methodist reveals a significant number of people diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder may actually have a treatable immune system disorder. The condition causes NMDA receptors to stop functioning properly and can result in symptoms commonly associated with neuropsychiatric disorders.

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·December 12, 2017·3 min read

Time of Day Affects Severity of Autoimmune Disease

Researchers shed light on how the circadian rhythm and time of day impact immune response in autoimmune diseases. The findings could help in the development of new treatments to tackle a range of autoimmune disorders.

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·December 8, 2017·4 min read

Unique Pattern of Brain Inflammation May Explain Neurocognitive Impairment in HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Drugs

Persistent inflammation may underlie HIV associated neurocognitive disorders in patients taking specific antiretroviral drugs, a new study reports.

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·November 28, 2017·4 min read

New Genes Associated With Cognitive Ability Identified

Researchers have identified over a dozen genetic variations they believe are associated with a person's cognitive ability.

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·November 22, 2017·5 min read

How Rogue Immune Cells Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier to Cause Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have discovered how TH1 and TH17 immune cells obtain access to neurons in multiple sclerosis.

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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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·October 30, 2017·5 min read

Powerful Biomarker of Multiple Sclerosis Discovered

Researchers have identified a unique biomarker in the blood of people with Multiple Sclerosis. Using a simple blood test, researchers were able to identify those with MS and discriminate between people at different stages of the disease.

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·October 28, 2017·5 min read

Computer Simulation Suggests Multiple Sclerosis is a Single Disease

Using a mathematical model based on experimental data from multiple sclerosis patients, researchers performed computer simulations of the different known biological processes associated with the disease. They discovered the symptoms and disease course are produced by the same underlying mechanism that damages the nerve cells over time.

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·October 23, 2017·4 min read

Connection Between Microbiome and Autoimmune Disorders

A new mechanism in the gut microbiome has implications for autoimmune disorders, a new study reveals.

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

Hyper Brain, Hyper Body: The Trouble With High IQ

A study suggests that people with high IQs face a greater risk of psychological and physiological disorders compared to the general population. Drawing from a survey of 3,715 Mensa members with IQs above 130, the researchers found notably higher rates of mood disorders, ADHD, and autoimmune diseases among the group. Lead author Ruth Karpinski posits a "hyper brain/hyper body" theory, explaining that highly intelligent people may have an overreactive nervous system that contributes to these ailments.