Findings reveal increased risk factors for psychosis in those with higher levels of certain cytokines involved in inflammation.
Higher levels of immune proteins are present in the blood both before and after an epileptic seizure. Researchers say the biomarkers can be identified via a simple blood test.
A recent study reveals that certain proteins, usually associated with inflammation and immunity, can cause damage to our neurons, contributing to ALS.
Pregnant women with anxiety have higher levels of cytotoxic T cells and a difference in the activity of immune markers that circulate in the blood compared to pregnant women without anxiety.
Harmful bacteria exploit the nerve cells in the meninges, suppressing the immune response and allowing infection to spread in the brain.
Changes in different components of the immune system, both adaptive and innate immune responses, may play a role in the development of depression in some people.
Microglia appear to be associated with brain fog and memory problems that arise as a result of exposure to chemotherapy, researchers discovered. Deleting the immune cells from the microglia in mice who received the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel lowered inflammation and restored memory function.
CRISPR gene editing created the G795A amino acid which was introduced to microglia derived from human stem cells. Researchers were able to transplant the donor microglia immune cells into humanized rodent models while administering an FDA-approved cancer drug called pexidartinib. The inclusion of the amino acid cause the donated microglia to thrive and resist the drug, while the host microglia died. The findings open the door for new methods of using microglia to treat a range of neurodegenerative disorders.
Adding a splash of milk to your cup of coffee can have anti-inflammatory effects, a new study reports. Researchers say the combination of polyphenols and proteins doubles anti-inflammatory properties in immune cells.
A subset of taste cells may play a key role in the body's immune response to harmful oral microbes. The findings could help taste loss associated with infections, aging, and dysregulation of the oral microbiome caused by chemotherapy.
Researchers have discovered a previously unidentified component of brain anatomy that acts as both a protective barrier and a platform by which immune cells monitor the brain for signs of inflammation and infection.
Study reveals differences in the composition and functionality of intestinal bacteria of multiple sclerosis patients depending on whether their illness is active or whether they are in treatment.
