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Microglia, immune cells of the central nervous system, shown to regulate neuroinflammation

Neuroscience NewsApril 23, 2019

In uveitis, microglia facilitates the entry of inflammatory immune cells into the retina, enabling the host immune responses to attack cells not normally recognized by the immune system.... Read More...

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This shows VGLL3 expression in different skin samples

Skin discovery may help explain why women get autoimmune diseases far more often than men

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2019

Skin cells may hold the key to explaining why women are more prone to developing autoimmune diseases, such as lupus than men. Researchers found women have more VGLL3 in their skin cells than men. VGLL3 pushes the immune system into overdrive, resulting in the 'self-attacking' autoimmune response, the mouse study revealed. Findings strongly implicate VGLL3 as a pivotal catalyst in sex-based autoimmunity.... Read More...

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Study shows promise in repairing damaged myelin

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2019

A study in mouse models of multiple sclerosis demonstrates a compound called sobetirome promotes remyelination, and a derivative of the compound can penetrate the blood-brain barrier to enable a tenfold increase in infiltration to the CNS. Researchers are confident their research will translate from mice into humans, providing a new avenue of treatment for MS.... Read More...

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Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation shows promise for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation reduces inflammation and improves symptoms for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. The simulation technique helps inhibit the production of cytokines and reduces inflammatory response.... Read More...

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Vitamin D study sheds light on immune system effects

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

Vitamin D causes dendritic cells to produce more CD31, hindering the activation of T cells. The study sheds light on how vitamin D deficiency regulates the immune system and can lead to autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Study of multiple sclerosis patients shows 18 percent misdiagnosed

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2019

18% of new patients treated at two Los Angeles hospitals for multiple sclerosis were misdiagnosed with the autoimmune disease. The misdiagnosed patients were often treated unnecessarily with medications designed for MS. From their findings, researchers report the most common alternative diagnosis was migraine. ... Read More...

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This diagram shows how MS affects the body.

Do minerals play a role in development of multiple sclerosis?

Neuroscience NewsApril 6, 2019

Study finds no association between mineral levels or dietary mineral intake and an increased risk of multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Unlocking the female bias in lupus

Neuroscience NewsApril 5, 2019

Disruptions in maintaining X chromosome inactivation of T cells may explain why women are more prone to developing SLE than males.... Read More...

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Experimental blood test accurately spots fibromyalgia

Neuroscience NewsMarch 19, 2019

A new biomarker for fibromyalgia has been identified in blood samples taken from patients suffering from the condition. ... Read More...

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Long Term Benefits From Intensive Therapy in Early Stages of Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2019

A new study reports intensive therapy during the early stages of MS results in better long term outcomes for the patients.... Read More...

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Study Reveals New Link Between Food Allergies and Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 19, 2019

A new study reveals a link between food allergies and relapses in Multiple Sclerosis.... Read More...

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Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

Researchers report those who experience chronic inflammation during middle may be at increased risk of developing cognitive and memory disorders during old age. ... Read More...

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Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Sleep frees the hippocampus for new memory contents

Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

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Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

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autoimmune diseases

Microglia, immune cells of the central nervous system, shown to regulate neuroinflammation

Skin discovery may help explain why women get autoimmune diseases far more often than men

Study shows promise in repairing damaged myelin

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation shows promise for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Vitamin D study sheds light on immune system effects

Study of multiple sclerosis patients shows 18 percent misdiagnosed

Do minerals play a role in development of multiple sclerosis?

Unlocking the female bias in lupus

Experimental blood test accurately spots fibromyalgia

Long Term Benefits From Intensive Therapy in Early Stages of Multiple Sclerosis

Study Reveals New Link Between Food Allergies and Multiple Sclerosis

Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later