autoimmune disorders

New Immune System Regulators Revealed

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Using CRISPR gene editing, researchers mapped important genes for helping T helper cells. The findings could help generate new treatments to activate the immune system against infection and to attack tumor cells.... Read More...

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Single Drop of Blood in Brain Can Trigger Immune Response Akin to Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2015

Researchers report disruption of the BBB can trigger a cascade of events that result in brain damage and autoimmunity characteristic of MS.... Read More...

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Cause of Balance and Movement Problems in Multiple Sclerosis Identified

Neuroscience NewsMay 19, 2015

New findings could help point the way to new targets for developing treatments for multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Researchers Uncover New Findings on Genetic Risks of Behçet’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2013

Researchers identify regions of genes linked to Behçet’s disease, a poorly understood condition that causes painful and serious symptoms, including ulcers and brain inflammation. The study identified novel gene variants in the inflammatory disorder and uncovered data that could apply to studies of other diseases.... Read More...

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News

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Most Teens Report Using Marijuana Less Often After Legalization

Research into aphasia reveals new interactions between language and thought

Neuroscience

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Most Teens Report Using Marijuana Less Often After Legalization

Research into aphasia reveals new interactions between language and thought

Neurology

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Periodontitis may raise the risk for developing dementia

New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease

AI

AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Less-invasive procedure helps surgeons pinpoint epilepsy surgical candidates

Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Fast-acting psychedelic associated with improvements in depression/anxiety

NIH-funded rodent study finds molecular link between adolescent alcohol use and adult anxiety

New Immune System Regulators Revealed

Single Drop of Blood in Brain Can Trigger Immune Response Akin to Multiple Sclerosis

Cause of Balance and Movement Problems in Multiple Sclerosis Identified

Researchers Uncover New Findings on Genetic Risks of Behçet’s Disease