Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Researchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...
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Environmental Factors May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis Onset
Researchers report environmental conditions may trigger structural changes to myelin sheaths, forcing the onset of multiple sclerosis.... Read More...
Link Between Gut Flora and Multiple Sclerosis Discovered
A new study reports T cells are activated in the intestines and migrate to the brain, causing an inflammatory cascade that may lead to multiple sclerosis. Researchers say the gut microbiome may play a more significant role in the development and progression of MS than previously believed.... Read More...
It Is Possible to Reverse Damage Caused by Aging
A new study reports it is possible to reverse the effects of aging, at least on a cellular level. Researchers say molecules called senolytics can reverse the impact of aged, senescent cells.... Read More...
Clinical Trial Testing Vaccine for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer
A new clinical trial will test whether an experimental vaccine can help patients' immune systems to stop the spread of deadly glioblastoma brain cancer.... Read More...
Widespread Inflammation in Brains of Those with Fibromyalgia
A new study reveals elevated glial activation in the brains of those with fibromyalgia.... Read More...
Know Someone Sick? Your Own Smell Might Give it Away
Researchers report the personal odors of healthy animals change when they share an environment with a sick animal. The findings suggest these changes could impact social contact and patterns of disease spread. ... Read More...
Brain’s Lymphatic Vessels May Be New Treatment Avenue for Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers 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...
More Immune Cells in Brains of Those with Schizophrenia
A 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...
Dietary Fiber Reduces Brain Inflammation During Aging
Researchers report a high fiber diet can help to reduce both intestinal and brain inflammation during aging. ... Read More...
The Scent of a Woman
University of Bern researchers report that reproductive hormones don't only regulate fertility, they also are related to how attractive a woman smells to the opposite sex.... Read More...
Immune Cells Play Key Role in Determining Male or Female Characteristics in Developing Brain
A new study reports mast cells play a key role in determining sex differences in the developing brain. ... Read More...