autoimmune diseases

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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Newly Discovered Immune Cells Play Role in Inflammatory Brain Diseases

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 5, 2019

Studying animal models, researchers have identified previously unknown types of immune cells that are present in the brains of those with multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...

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Old Cells Repair Damage in Brains of Those with Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2019

Researchers discovered oligodendrocyte neurogenesis is limited in the brains of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. However, oligodendrocytes that survive the autoimmune attack associated with MS may be able to form new myelin.... Read More...

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Shedding Light on Brain Cell Changes in Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2019

A new study sheds light on brain cells implicated in multiple sclerosis. Researchers found there are several types of oligodendrocytes, and the ratio of these cells differ significantly in those with MS. The findings could help develop new targeted treatments for progressive multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Helping Cells to Help Themselves May Benefit Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 22, 2019

Researchers have discovered how the body is able to initiate repair mechanisms which can limit the extent of damage to the myelin sheath. The findings could help with the development of new therapies for multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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A Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain Cancer

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 11, 2019

Researchers report our gender can determine longevity and response to treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer. The study reports male survival is determined by genes that control cell division, where as female survival is often determine by genes that regulate the ability of cancer cells to migrate to different brain areas.... Read More...

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Gut Immune Cells Cut Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2019

A new study reveals the intestine as a source of immune cells that help reduce neuroinflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis. Increasing the number of these cells helps block inflammation entirely, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Modeling the Microbiome

Neuroscience NewsDecember 5, 2018

Researchers have developed a new mathematical model that analyzes the interactions between gut bacteria.... Read More...

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Altered Microbiome Post Cesarean Section Impacts Baby’s Immune System

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2018

Findings may explain why children born by C-sections are more prone to suffer from chronic immune system diseases that those born via vaginal birth, researchers report.... Read More...

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New Clues to Origin and Progression of Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2018

A new study sheds light on the role oligodendrocytes play in the development and progression of multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Inflammation Can Lead to Circadian Sleep Disorders

Neuroscience NewsNovember 1, 2018

Using new technology to turn inflammation on and off in mice, researchers discover inflammation may contribute to sleep disorders.... Read More...

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Link Between Gut Flora and Multiple Sclerosis Discovered

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2018

A new study reports T cells are activated in the intestines and migrate to the brain, causing an inflammatory cascade that may lead to multiple sclerosis. Researchers say the gut microbiome may play a more significant role in the development and progression of MS than previously believed.... Read More...

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