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No Link Between HPV Vaccine and Autoimmune Disorder Risk

Neuroscience NewsMay 28, 2018

Researchers report they have found no increased risk of autoimmune diseases in girls who received the HPV4 vaccine. The study adds to a growing body of evidence for the safety of the vaccine.... Read More...

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Bugs and Allergies in Pregnancy Linked to Child Developmental Disorders, Including ADHD and Autism

Neuroscience NewsMarch 25, 2018

Researchers investigate the effects of maternal immune activation on the developing brain. ... Read More...

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The Factors that Most Affect Our Immune System

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 28, 2018

Researchers investigate the different factors that affect our immune system and why some of us are more prone to diseases than others.... Read More...

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Potential Path to Repair Nerves Damaged by Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsDecember 27, 2017

Findings could lead to neuroprotective treatment for MS that are tailored to repair damage cause by the disease.... Read More...

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Cellular Self Digestion Process Triggers Autoimmune Disease

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2017

A new study reveals how autophagy in certain immune cells can lead to the immune system attacking the central nervous system. The findings have implications for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Investigating Protein’s Role in Lupus Development

Neuroscience NewsDecember 5, 2017

A new study reports the loss of the Bim protein in macrophages leads to lupus-like symptoms in mice. The findings may help in the development of new treatments for the autoimmune disease in humans.... Read More...

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Age and Gut Bacteria Contribute to Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Neuroscience NewsNovember 18, 2017

Genetic risk factors, age and gut bacteria appear to work in collaboration to trigger multiple sclerosis, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Nanowired Drugs Could Treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Patients

Neuroscience NewsNovember 16, 2017

Using titanate nanowires treated with cerebrolysin, researchers have been able to target delivery to the brain and through the central nervous system. Researchers report the use of nanowires to deliver drugs could be beneficial in the treatment of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Allergy Drug Improves Function in Patients with Chronic Injury from Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2017

UCSF researchers reveal a common over the counter antihistamine appears to accelerate neural signaling and restore nervous system functioning for some multiple sclerosis patients.... Read More...

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Preventing Autoimmune Disease After Viral Infections

Neuroscience NewsOctober 2, 2017

A study in Nature Immunology reports on the mechanism that helps to prevent autoimmune diseases from developing following infection. Researchers report a population of immune cells develop during late stages of the immune response to influenza infection.... Read More...

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Healthy Bacteria in Yogurt May Reduce Lupus Symptoms: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsOctober 2, 2017

A new study from Virginia Tech reveals a healthy bacteria found in yogurt could reduce some lupus symptoms. The study expands on earlier work from the researchers, noting a lack of Lactobacillus in both mice and humans with lupus.... Read More...

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Gut Microbes May Influence Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 11, 2017

Two new studies published in PNAS suggest gut microbes may play a key role in the neurodegeneration associated with multiple sclerosis. The findings could help researchers identify new therapies to help treat the autoimmune disease, such as dietary changes and drugs based on microbial byproducts.... Read More...

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autoimmune diseases

No Link Between HPV Vaccine and Autoimmune Disorder Risk

Bugs and Allergies in Pregnancy Linked to Child Developmental Disorders, Including ADHD and Autism

The Factors that Most Affect Our Immune System

Potential Path to Repair Nerves Damaged by Multiple Sclerosis

Cellular Self Digestion Process Triggers Autoimmune Disease

Investigating Protein’s Role in Lupus Development

Age and Gut Bacteria Contribute to Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Nanowired Drugs Could Treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Patients

Allergy Drug Improves Function in Patients with Chronic Injury from Multiple Sclerosis

Preventing Autoimmune Disease After Viral Infections

Healthy Bacteria in Yogurt May Reduce Lupus Symptoms: Mouse Study

Gut Microbes May Influence Multiple Sclerosis Progression