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·June 3, 2021·5 min read

The Skull Is an Unexpected Source of Brain Immunity

Immune cells in the meninges come from bone marrow in the skull and migrate to the brain through special channels without passing through the blood. These immune cells help to guard the brain and spinal cord against inflammation and infection.

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·July 24, 2020·3 min read

Spinal Cord Injury Causes Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome

Spinal cord injuries cause stem cells in the bone marrow to rapidly divide. Following the cell division, the stem cells become trapped in the bone marrow.

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·June 5, 2019·3 min read

Nanotechnology treatment reverses multiple sclerosis in mice

Extracting nanosized exosomes from bone marrow stem cells and injecting them into mice, researchers reverse symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

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·February 20, 2019·4 min read

Young Bone Marrow Rejuvenates Aging Brains: Mouse Study

Researchers report transplanting bone marrow from young mice to older mice helps to preserve memory and learning skills. If the findings can be replicated in humans, researchers believe new therapies can be devised to help combat disorders associated with brain aging.

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·January 3, 2019·5 min read

Gut Immune Cells Cut Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis

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.

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·January 23, 2018·6 min read

Blocking the Siren Call of Two Aggressive Cancers

An inhibitor of the 20-HETE chemical has been used to successfully control the spread and growth of human glioblastoma and breast cancer in lab models of the diseases, researchers report.

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·June 6, 2016·8 min read

Stem Cells Shown to be Safe and Beneficial for Chronic Stroke Patients

A new study reports those who suffered disabilities as a result of stroke demonstrated substantial long term recovery following stem cell transplantation.