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·October 21, 2021·2 min read

Gut-Brain Axis Response to Inflammation May Underlie Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Related Mental Symptoms

The vascular barrier in the choroid plexus locks down access to the brain in response to gut inflammation that causes IBD. The dysregulated activity of the gut-brain vascular axis appears to protect the brain from inflammation. However, the mechanism may increase the risk of both cognitive and mental health problems associated with IBD.

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·July 11, 2021·4 min read

Immaturity of Microbiota and Epithelial Barriers Implicated in Neonatal Meningitis

Immaturity of the gut microbiome and epithelial barriers in the gut and choroid plexus appear to play a significant role in neonatal susceptibility to meningitis.

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·October 9, 2020·5 min read

The Choroid Plexus: A Conduit for Prenatal Inflammation?

Mouse study reveals the choroid plexus can act as a conduit for inflammation that can arise from maternal inflammation, impacting fetal brain development.

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·February 5, 2020·3 min read

Activating immune cells could revitalize the aging brain

Activating group 2 innate lymphoid cells in aging brains helps improve memory in mice. The findings could help in the development of treatments for neurodegenerative diseases associated with aging.

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·May 6, 2019·3 min read

Detailed brain map uncovers hidden immune cells that may be involved in neurodegenerative disorders

Using mouse models, researchers have developed a comprehensive map of the brain's immune cells. The study found microglia in the choroid plexus showed a similar activation state as microglia that come into contact with Amyloid deposits.

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·June 12, 2018·4 min read

Smoking and Diabetes Linked to Brain Calcifications

Researchers report people who are diabetic or who smoke are more likely to have calcification in the hippocampus. The study hypothesized hippocampal calcification may contribute to cognitive deterioration and brain atrophy.