Breastfeeding moms’ milk can transfer life-long protection against infection to their babies
Maternal exposure to infection prior to pregnancy can transfer into life long cellular immunity in infants who are breastfed.... Read More...
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Blocking protein curbs memory loss in old mice
Blocking VCAM1 increased neurogenesis, and reduced microglia reactivity in the hippocampus of older mice. ... Read More...
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. ... Read More...
New chemical probe for visualizing brain immune cells
The chemical probe CDr20 can label microglia in living cells, researchers report.... Read More...
NASA’s Landmark Twins Study Reveals Resilience of Human Body in Space
NASA scientists have published the results of the Kelly Twin Study, which revealed how the body adapts to life in space, compared to life on Earth. The findings revealed that, in space, telomeres are unexpectedly longer, the immune system responds appropriately, and variability in gene expression alters.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
New Scan Technique Reveals Neuroinflammation Associated with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome
A new neuroimaging study reveals 12 people with documented post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome have an elevation of a chemical marker associated with neuroinflammation. The findings could help develop new treatments for the pain, fatigue and brain fog associated with PTLDS.... Read More...
Newly Discovered Immune Cells Play Role in Inflammatory Brain Diseases
Studying animal models, researchers have identified previously unknown types of immune cells that are present in the brains of those with multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...
New Immune System Regulators Revealed
Using CRISPR gene editing, researchers mapped important genes for helping T helper cells. The findings could help generate new treatments to activate the immune system against infection and to attack tumor cells.... Read More...
Defective Immune Cells in Brain May Cause Alzheimer’s
Researchers report therapeutic activation of the TREM2 gene during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease may help to counteract the formation of amyloid beta protein aggregates.... Read More...
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. ... Read More...
Gut Microbiome Regulates Intestinal Immune System
A new study reveals the gut microbiome regulates the immune system. Vitamin A is key to allowing the symbiotic relationship, researchers report. ... Read More...