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Young Bone Marrow Rejuvenates Aging Brains: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2019

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...

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New Scan Technique Reveals Neuroinflammation Associated with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 5, 2019

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...

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Newly Discovered Immune Cells Play Role in Inflammatory Brain Diseases

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 5, 2019

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...

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New Immune System Regulators Revealed

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

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...

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Defective Immune Cells in Brain May Cause Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

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...

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Gut Immune Cells Cut Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2019

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...

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Gut Microbiome Regulates Intestinal Immune System

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

A new study reveals the gut microbiome regulates the immune system. Vitamin A is key to allowing the symbiotic relationship, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Improving Understanding of the Formation of New Neurons in the Mammalian Adult Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

Researchers have developed an innovative approach to identifying novel cellular targets and pathways involved in wiring adult born neurons into existing brain circuits.... Read More...

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New Clues to Origin and Progression of Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2018

A new study sheds light on the role oligodendrocytes play in the development and progression of multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Lasting Effects of Early Life Stress on Genome, Gut and Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

Researchers report stress during fetal development and early childhood can have lasting implications for brain development, leading to increased risks of brain disorders later in life. ... Read More...

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Nature of Immune Cells in Brain Discovered

Neuroscience NewsNovember 2, 2018

Researchers have discovered how the nature of T cells help protect the brain from viruses. The findings shed light on the role the immune system plays in a number of neurodegenerative disorders.... Read More...

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Zombie Cells Found in Mouse Brains Prior To Cognitive Loss

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2018

Researchers report senescent, or Zombie, cells accumulate in certain neurons prior to cognitive loss. By preventing accumulation of these cells, researchers were able to diminish apoptosis, memory loss and tau aggregation.... Read More...

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Young Bone Marrow Rejuvenates Aging Brains: Mouse Study

New Scan Technique Reveals Neuroinflammation Associated with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome

Newly Discovered Immune Cells Play Role in Inflammatory Brain Diseases

New Immune System Regulators Revealed

Defective Immune Cells in Brain May Cause Alzheimer’s

Gut Immune Cells Cut Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis

Gut Microbiome Regulates Intestinal Immune System

Improving Understanding of the Formation of New Neurons in the Mammalian Adult Brain

New Clues to Origin and Progression of Multiple Sclerosis

Nature of Immune Cells in Brain Discovered

Zombie Cells Found in Mouse Brains Prior To Cognitive Loss