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·September 6, 2023·7 min read

Thymus’ Surprise: M Cells, Key Immune Players, Found Where Least Expected

Researchers identified Microfold cells, or M cells, typically seen in intestines, in the thymus—a vital organ for immune system development. These thymic M cells are similar to their intestinal counterparts and may play a role in the body's overall immune response.

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·August 27, 2023·9 min read

A Protein Guardian of Our Genes and Immune System Identified

Researchers identified a critical protein called midnolin that degrades short-lived nuclear proteins, solving a long-standing biological mystery. These proteins play essential roles in gene expression, affecting brain development, learning, and immune responses.

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·August 25, 2023·5 min read

3D Model Reveals T Cell Role in Alzheimer’s Progression

Researchers developed a 3D cellular model to study the interactions between brain cells and immune cells in Alzheimer's disease. This new model, based on advanced microfluidic technology, demonstrates that specific immune cells, CT8+ T Cells, amplify Alzheimer's pathology when they infiltrate the brain.

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·August 22, 2023·3 min read

Immune’s Surprise Role: Regulatory T Cells Impact Mood and Memory

Regulatory T cells (Tregs), usually tasked with immune system regulation, might also play a pivotal role in mood stabilization. Controlled by the transcription factor Foxp3, any decrease in its expression has been linked to major depressive disorders.

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·July 19, 2023·6 min read

Motherly Love? Immune System Changes May Play a Role

Changes in the immune system during pregnancy, specifically the decrease of immune cells known as microglia, may contribute to the onset of maternal behavior. Depletion of microglia in female rats, who typically dislike being around offspring, led to accelerated care for newborn rats placed in their cages.

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·July 12, 2023·4 min read

Our Immune System May Help Guide Behavior

A recent study found the immune system plays a pivotal role in altering our behaviors, especially in response to allergic triggers. Researchers found that the brain, when informed by the immune system about potential dangers, prompts the body to avoid those threats.

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·June 30, 2023·6 min read

Spinal Cord Injury Patients at Higher Risk for Immune Deficiency

Patients recovering from severe spinal cord injuries are more susceptible to immune deficiencies. Such deficiencies, known as spinal cord injury-induced immune deficiency syndrome, may expose patients to life-threatening infections.

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·June 23, 2023·6 min read

Early Life Loss Impacting Immune System in Later Life

Losing a parent or caregiver early in life can adversely affect immune health in later life. They investigated how such losses impact the body's response to cytomegalovirus (CMV), a virus that reactivates under stress and can strain the immune system.

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·June 1, 2023·4 min read

Unexpected Role of Immune Autoantibodies in Schizophrenia

The researchers identified autoantibodies against the synaptic protein neurexin 1α in about 2% of patients with schizophrenia.

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·June 1, 2023·6 min read

Depression’s Immune System Connection

The research reveals that a higher proportion of MDD patients than previously believed may have an immune component to their condition.

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·May 25, 2023·6 min read

Sugar and Fat Energize Unique Immune Cells Against Viruses and Bacteria

Researchers discovered two subtypes of mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells in mouse lungs. Each subtype has a distinct role: MAIT1 cells battle viruses using sugar for fuel, while MAIT17 cells fight bacteria using fat.

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·April 26, 2023·6 min read

Shaping Minds: How the Immune System Molds Rat Brains in Development

Immune system cells in female rat brains consume and digest neurons, sculpting a specific brain region during development and potentially impacting behavior. This insight into the interplay between biological sex, the immune system, and brain development may pave the way for understanding why certain brain disorders are more prevalent in one sex and could inform future treatments or prevention strategies.

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immune system

Thymus’ Surprise: M Cells, Key Immune Players, Found Where Least Expected

A Protein Guardian of Our Genes and Immune System Identified

3D Model Reveals T Cell Role in Alzheimer’s Progression

Immune’s Surprise Role: Regulatory T Cells Impact Mood and Memory

Motherly Love? Immune System Changes May Play a Role

Our Immune System May Help Guide Behavior

Spinal Cord Injury Patients at Higher Risk for Immune Deficiency

Early Life Loss Impacting Immune System in Later Life

Unexpected Role of Immune Autoantibodies in Schizophrenia

Depression’s Immune System Connection

Sugar and Fat Energize Unique Immune Cells Against Viruses and Bacteria

Shaping Minds: How the Immune System Molds Rat Brains in Development

Dad Time Boosts Kids’ School Success

Unlocking Non-Opioid Pain Relief: Acetylcholine’s Untapped Potential

Is Suppressing Negative Thoughts A Path to Improved Mental Health?

Genetics, Drug Reactions, and Environmental Factors Linked to Autism Development

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