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Mechanism Controlling Multiple Sclerosis Risk Identified

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

Researchers have identified a new mechanism of a risk gene for multiple sclerosis that triggers the disease via epigentic regulation. The study reports a protective genetic variant can reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis through the same mechanism.... Read More...

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Beware of Getting a Tattoo if Your Immune System Isn’t Up to Scratch

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new case study reveals a woman experienced ongoing chronic pain after receiving a tattoo while her immune system was compromised. While the cause of her condition isn't known, doctors believe the pain is likely linked to the tattooing process, which may have been compounded by her compromised immune system.... Read More...

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How the Brain Plays a Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

Peripheral inflammation is associated with brain connectivity and structure in those with rheumatoid arthritis, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Piglet Study Sheds Light of How Stress is Bad For Your Body

Neuroscience NewsJune 16, 2018

A new study reports early life stress in pigs impacts their health, specifically their GI tract, later in life. The findings could have implications for developing new stress relieving therapies in humans.... Read More...

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Risk of Burnout Can Be Estimated by Analyzing Saliva Samples

Neuroscience NewsJune 15, 2018

Researchers report a simple saliva test that measures cortisol levels at specific times of the day, can identify those at risk of stress and depression.... Read More...

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Gene Therapy Restores Hand Function After Spinal Cord Injury: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsJune 14, 2018

Researchers have successfully restored hand function and motor skills in rats who suffered paralysis as a result of spinal cord injury.... Read More...

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How Depression Affects Your Thinking Skills

Neuroscience NewsJune 9, 2018

Typically, many people associate depression with feelings of sadness or despair. However, depression can also affect your cognitive abilities and memory. A new paper reviews the impact depression has on cognitive function and considers therapy options to help improve these often overlooked symptoms of the disorder. ... Read More...

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Food Allergies Linked to ASD in Children

Neuroscience NewsJune 8, 2018

Researchers report 11.25% of children with ASD have food allergies, significantly higher than the 4.25% of children who suffer allergies without an autism diagnosis. The study adds to the growing body of evidence linking immunological dysfunction as a possible risk factor for ASD.... Read More...

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Is a Stress Shot on the Horizon?

Neuroscience NewsJune 6, 2018

An immunization for stress created from beneficial bacteria could be on the horizon. The vaccine is said to have long lasting anti-inflammatory effects, making people more resilient to the psychological and physical effects of stress.... Read More...

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How Does Alcohol Influence Alzheimer’s Development?

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2018

A new study reports alcohol may impede the clearance of amyloid beta, a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease, in the brain.... Read More...

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Immunosuppresant Drugs May Protect Against Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsMay 31, 2018

People who take immunosuppressant medications are less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, a new study reveals.... Read More...

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‘Seeing’ Music or ‘Tasting’ Numbers? What We Can Learn From Those With Synesthesia

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2018

Researchers take a deeper look at synesthesia, revealing the condition could be linked to some autoimmune diseases. The paper also reports synesthetes have better memory and are more creative than those without the disorder.... Read More...

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