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Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

Researchers report those who experience chronic inflammation during middle may be at increased risk of developing cognitive and memory disorders during old age. ... Read More...

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VAT Fat May Cause Pathogenic Obesity

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 11, 2019

Study reports type 2 diabetes and other obesity related health disorders depend on how the body stores excess fat. Researchers report visceral adipose tissue may be a cause of pathogenic obesity.... Read More...

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The Immune System’s Fountain of Youth

Neuroscience NewsDecember 31, 2018

Researchers report helping the immune system clear away old senescent cells in aging mice helped to restore youthful characteristics. The findings could have implications for reversing the effects of aging in humans.... Read More...

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Chronic Inflammation Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 20, 2018

A new study reveals carriers of the ApoE4 gene who have chronic inflammation are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Mid to Late Life Increases in Marker of Chronic Inflammation Tied to Dementia

Neuroscience NewsJuly 2, 2018

A new study provides further evidence that chronic inflammation during middle to late age can alter brain structure, resulting in poor cognition and dementia.... Read More...

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How the Brain Plays a Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

Peripheral inflammation is associated with brain connectivity and structure in those with rheumatoid arthritis, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Here’s What We Think Alzheimer’s Does to the Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2017

A new paper explores different findings about the development of Alzheimer's and considers how personalized treatments may help combat this complex disease.... Read More...

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Computer Simulation Suggests Multiple Sclerosis is a Single Disease

Neuroscience NewsOctober 28, 2017

Using a mathematical model based on experimental data from multiple sclerosis patients, researchers performed computer simulations of the different known biological processes associated with the disease. They discovered the symptoms and disease course are produced by the same underlying mechanism that damages the nerve cells over time.... Read More...

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Altered Tetanus Vaccine May Protect Against Allergies and Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 23, 2017

Combining a tetanus vaccine with a virus particle may prove effective as a protection against Alzheimer's. The vaccine could also be used to treat allergies and psoriasis, researchers report.... Read More...

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CRISPR Used to Edit Stem Cells in Fight Against Arthritis

Neuroscience NewsApril 29, 2017

Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to rewire stem cells in order to fight inflammation caused by arthritis.... Read More...

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Pain in the Neck: Using CRISPR to Prevent Tissue Damage and Neck Pain

Neuroscience NewsMarch 13, 2017

Researchers use CRISPR to modulate genes in order to reduce tissue damage and inflammation for people with neck and back pain.... Read More...

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Link Between Rosacea and Increased Parkinson’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsMarch 21, 2016

A new Danish population study finds a link between the chronic inflammatory skin condition, rosacea, and an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later

VAT Fat May Cause Pathogenic Obesity

The Immune System’s Fountain of Youth

Chronic Inflammation Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s

Mid to Late Life Increases in Marker of Chronic Inflammation Tied to Dementia

How the Brain Plays a Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Here’s What We Think Alzheimer’s Does to the Brain

Computer Simulation Suggests Multiple Sclerosis is a Single Disease

Altered Tetanus Vaccine May Protect Against Allergies and Alzheimer’s

CRISPR Used to Edit Stem Cells in Fight Against Arthritis

Pain in the Neck: Using CRISPR to Prevent Tissue Damage and Neck Pain

Link Between Rosacea and Increased Parkinson’s Risk