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Is the brain parasite Toxoplasma manipulating your behavior, or is your immune system to blame?

Neuroscience NewsMay 16, 2019

Immune system response to chronic infection may be more directly to blame for health and behavioral changes associated with Toxoplasma gondii infections.... Read More...

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How stressed-out gut bacteria may trigger autoimmune response

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2019

Chronic social stress in mice induces the expression of virulent genes in the gut microbiota. The altered microbiota increases the presence of effector T helper cells in the lymph nodes and induces myelin autoreactive cells. Exposure to chronic stress, therefore, may increase the risk of developing autoimmune diseases for some individuals with a susceptibility.... Read More...

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Study links fluorescent lighting to inflammation and immune response

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2019

Studies in fish and mice found genome-wide changes in the gene expression of patterns in the skin, brains and liver following exposure to white fluorescent light. Both the skin and brains exhibited increased inflammation and immune response following exposure. ... Read More...

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Schizophrenia Linked to Abnormal Immune Response to Herpes Virus that Causes Mono

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2019

A new study reports people with schizophrenia have higher levels of antibodies against Epstein-Barr virus, a herpes virus that causes mononucleosis. Researchers propose two explanations for the link to the heightened immune response to the virus: schizophrenia may alter the immune system, making patients more susceptible to EBV, or EBV may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Histamines Can Boost Long Term Memory of Objects

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

Researchers report histamines can help improve memory of objects up-to 25 days longer than normal in mice, as well as improving people's long term memory test scores. The study suggests taking histamines may help alleviate symptoms of memory disorders such as Alzheimer's and other dementias.... Read More...

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Immune Response May Trigger Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

Researchers 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...

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DNA Vaccine Reduces Both Toxic Proteins Linked to Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsNovember 21, 2018

A new DNA vaccine tested in mice significantly reduces tau and amyloid beta, two proteins implicated in Alzheimer's disease. The findings, researchers say, may pave the way for clinical trials in humans with the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...

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Autism Risk Determined by Health of Mother’s Gut

Neuroscience NewsJuly 18, 2018

Researchers have successfully identified autism risk in young mice by examining their mother's microbiome during pregnancy. The study, which may offer the earliest detection of autism, could pave the way to developing preventative measures against forms of autism by altering the maternal diet and probiotic intake.... Read More...

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Discovery Could Let Doctors Customize Brain’s Immune Response to Disease

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2018

Researchers have discovered a method to engraft immune cells in the brains of lab mice without the use of radiation. ... Read More...

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Bugs and Allergies in Pregnancy Linked to Child Developmental Disorders, Including ADHD and Autism

Neuroscience NewsMarch 25, 2018

Researchers investigate the effects of maternal immune activation on the developing brain. ... Read More...

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Unique Pattern of Brain Inflammation May Explain Neurocognitive Impairment in HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Drugs

Neuroscience NewsDecember 8, 2017

Persistent inflammation may underlie HIV associated neurocognitive disorders in patients taking specific antiretroviral drugs, a new study reports.... Read More...

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DNA Vaccine Protects Against Alzheimer’s Toxic Proteins

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2017

Researchers report a new DNA vaccine prompts an immune response to proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...

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Is the brain parasite Toxoplasma manipulating your behavior, or is your immune system to blame?

Study links fluorescent lighting to inflammation and immune response

Schizophrenia Linked to Abnormal Immune Response to Herpes Virus that Causes Mono

Histamines Can Boost Long Term Memory of Objects

Immune Response May Trigger Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

DNA Vaccine Reduces Both Toxic Proteins Linked to Alzheimer’s

Autism Risk Determined by Health of Mother’s Gut

Discovery Could Let Doctors Customize Brain’s Immune Response to Disease

Bugs and Allergies in Pregnancy Linked to Child Developmental Disorders, Including ADHD and Autism

Unique Pattern of Brain Inflammation May Explain Neurocognitive Impairment in HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Drugs

DNA Vaccine Protects Against Alzheimer’s Toxic Proteins