FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·2 min readLasting Effects of Early Life Stress on Genome, Gut and BrainResearchers 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 2, 2018·3 min readNature of Immune Cells in Brain DiscoveredResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 19, 2018·4 min readZombie Cells Found in Mouse Brains Prior To Cognitive LossResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 17, 2018·5 min readBrain’s Lymphatic Vessels May Be New Treatment Avenue for Multiple SclerosisResearchers have discovered lymphatic vessels carry previously unknown messages from the brain to the immune system that triggers multiple sclerosis. Blocking the messages may provide new treatment options for the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 14, 2018·4 min readMore Immune Cells in Brains of Those with SchizophreniaA new study reports some people with schizophrenia have increased numbers of immune cells in their brains. Researchers say the immune cells may be producing inflammatory signals in those with the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 14, 2018·5 min readDietary Fiber Reduces Brain Inflammation During AgingResearchers report a high fiber diet can help to reduce both intestinal and brain inflammation during aging.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 11, 2018·5 min readImmune Cells Play Key Role in Determining Male or Female Characteristics in Developing BrainA new study reports mast cells play a key role in determining sex differences in the developing brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2018·5 min readThe Brain’s Tiny Thrill SeekersResearchers discover numerous differences in microglia between males and females. In males, the study reports, microglia is more abundant and permanently at attention.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 27, 2018·4 min readUnearthing Secret Tunnels Between the Skull and BrainA new study sheds light on how immune cells may rush through channels to quickly get to injured brain tissue. Researchers say bone marrow in the skull is more likely to help supply neutrophils to the brain following a stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 15, 2018·5 min readImmune Cells in Brain Have Surprising Influence on Sexual BehaviorAccording to researchers, mast cells play an important role in determining whether an animal's sexual behavior will be more typical of a male or a female as they mature. Chemically stimulating mast cells in newborn female mice resulted in them acting more like males as adults.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 21, 2018·5 min readImmune Cells Hold Promise For Slowing ALS ProgressionA new immunotherapy treatment for ALS patients is not only safe, but can also help slow the progression of the disease, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 16, 2018·5 min readResearchers Watch Brain’s Lining Heal After Head InjuryResearchers watch, in real time, as immune cells help repair the meninges following mild traumatic brain injury.Read More
