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·March 23, 2017·5 min read

New Gene Interaction Associated With Increased Multiple Sclerosis Risk

A new study reports a three fold risk for people who carry variants of two specific genes in developing multiple sclerosis.

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·March 23, 2017·5 min read

Researchers Find Another Immune System Link Science Said Didn’t Exist

A groundbreaking new study reveals an unexpected interaction between men's testes and the immune system. Additionally, the findings could help explain the development of certain autoimmune disorders and why some cancer vaccines are ineffective.

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·April 3, 2017·3 min read

Altering The Immune System to Reverse Paralysis: Mouse Study

An experimental treatment can generate immune cells that migrate to the brain and prevent attacks against myelin, allowing mice the ability to regain walking skills.

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·April 21, 2017·5 min read

Medical History Reveals Multiple Sclerosis Begins to Impact Patients Sooner

A new study reports people can show early symptoms of multiple sclerosis up to five years before full onset of the disease.

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·May 10, 2017·3 min read

Trigger For Autoimmune Disease Identified

Researchers have discovered a possible trigger for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, Crohn's disease and MS. Findings may explain how women are more susceptible to autoimmune disorders than men.

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·May 19, 2017·5 min read

Brain Fights West Nile Virus in Unexpected Way

Researchers report RIPK3 appears to protect brain cells during West Nile virus infection.

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·May 22, 2017·5 min read

Experimental Therapy for Immune Diseases Hits Achilles Heel of Activated T Cells

PPCA treatment shown to provide therapeutic benefit in mouse models of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and multiple sclerosis.

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·June 15, 2017·5 min read

Surprising New Link Between Inflammation and Mental Illness

A new study considers whether immune system changes in people with lupus contribute to neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with the disease.

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·June 19, 2017·4 min read

Mathematical Modeling Uncovers Mysteries of HIV Infection in the Brain

A new math model has helped researchers to uncover the progression of HIV infection in the brain.

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·July 13, 2017·3 min read

Brain Like Activity in Immune System Promises Better Disease Treatments

Researchers discover brain like activity in the immune system. The Nature study reveals T cells in the immune system transfer dopamine to B cells, providing motivation for these cells to produce antibodies and battle infection. The researchers hope their findings will help develop treatments to make immune response to vaccines and infections faster, and slow autoimmune conditions.

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·August 3, 2017·4 min read

How to Reprogram Cells in Our Immune System

According to a Nature study, researchers developed a method to reprogram specific T cells in the immune system. Scientists were able to turn pro-inflammatory cells into anti-inflammatory cells, and vice versa, to boost or suppress the immune system. Researchers believe their findings could have significant impact on developing treatments for autoimmune diseases.