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·February 11, 2021·5 min read

Spinal Fluid of People With Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Signals Inflammation

People with the APOE4 genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease also have lower levels of the CRP inflammatory molecules in their spinal fluid. Researchers speculate these inflammatory molecules may be accumulating in the brain and causing damage, rather than floating freely in cerebrospinal fluid.

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·March 5, 2020·3 min read

Social isolation could cause physical inflammation

Socially isolated individuals may have an increased risk of physical inflammation in the body. Researchers found social isolation was associated with the presence of C-reactive protein and increased levels of glycoprotein fibrinogen. The link between social isolation and physical inflammation was more common in males.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 26, 2018·4 min read

Immune System Activation in Pregnant Women May Shape Developing Brain

A new study reveals immune system activation during pregnancy can have an impact on brain development in the offspring. Researchers report both short and long term brain function can be influenced by immune system activation during the third trimester.

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·January 13, 2016·4 min read

Inflammation Connected to Elevated Glutamate Could Guide Depression Treatments

A new study reports on which patients may respond best to depression treatments that target glutamate.

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·November 20, 2015·4 min read

Reward Circuits Weakened by Inflammation in Depression

Researchers find high level of inflammation markers in the blood of people with depression. The research indicates persistent inflammation affects brain areas associated with the more stubborn symptoms of depression.

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·April 16, 2015·7 min read

Genetic Overlap Found Between Alzheimer’s and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

According to a new study, researchers have discovered an overlap between Alzheimer's disease and two specific risk factors for cardiovascular disease, CRP and plasma lipids.