FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·March 5, 2020·3 min readSocial isolation could cause physical inflammationSocially 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 2, 2019·3 min readNew brain mechanisms regulating body weight identified: Rodent studyInterleukin-6 interacts with leptin in the lateral parabrachial nucleus to reduce food intake. Reducing IL-6 in the IPBL increases weight gain and could help explain why some are more prone to overeating and obesity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyPain·April 8, 2019·5 min readMigraine-linked protein exhibits sex-specific pain effectsCGRP, a protein associated with migraine pain, appears to act differently between sexes. Researchers say a female-specific mechanism of downstream CGRP receptor activation is likely to contribute to the higher prevalence of migraine in women.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 27, 2018·4 min readHow Exercise Reduces Belly Fat in HumansAccording to researchers, interleukin 6 plays a critical role in how exercise helps to reduce body fat.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 18, 2018·6 min readImmune Response May Trigger Chronic Fatigue SyndromeResearchers report an exaggerated immune response can trigger chronic fatigue syndrome. The study reveals levels of Il-10 were higher in those who developed lasting fatigue, suggesting the immune system may have been primed to over respond.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 14, 2018·4 min readCan’t Exercise? Taking a Hot Bath Improves Inflammation and MetabolismFor those who find it difficult to exercise, taking a hot bath can help improve inflammation and glucose levels, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePainPsychology·September 10, 2018·4 min readAnger and Sadness May Cause Real Pain as Well as Being a Result of ItExploring the relationship between emotion and pain in rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report emotions may function as a stressor, promoting inflammation and causing pain symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 9, 2018·5 min readStudy Confirms Inflammation During Pregnancy is Linked to Baby’s Brain DevelopmentA new study confirms previous findings that link inflammation during pregnancy to altered brain development in children. Researchers have created a machine learning algorithm that can predict the long term neurodevelopmental impact of MIA.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 26, 2018·4 min readImmune System Activation in Pregnant Women May Shape Developing BrainA 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.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 5, 2018·4 min readGrape Derived Compounds May Promote Resilience Against DepressionResearchers have identified two compounds derived from grapes that might help to treat those with major depressive disorder.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 10, 2017·4 min readiPSCs Show Astrocyte-Neuron Impact on Brain Pathology in AutismA new study in Biological Psychiatry reports researchers discovered astrocytes may contribute to the cause of ASD. The findings could help to develop new treatments for autism spectrum disorders.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·October 18, 2017·4 min readInflamed Support Cells Appear to Contribute to Some Kinds of AutismA new study demonstrates astrocytes play a role in certain subtypes of autism spectrum disorder.Read More
