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·May 23, 2019·3 min read

Bacteria in fermented food signal the human immune system, explaining health benefits

A metabolite produced by lactic acid bacteria binds to the third hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor (HCA), signalling the immune system. Researchers believe the receptor evolved to allow great apes to consume foods that were starting to decay. They suggest the receptor could mediate some beneficial and anti-inflammatory effects of lactic acid in humans, and could serve as a target to treat inflammatory diseases. Read More

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·August 15, 2016·5 min read

Time of Day Influences Susceptibility to Infection

A new study reveals we are more susceptible to infections at certain times of the day as our circadian rhythm affects the ability of the virus to spread and replicate. Read More

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·May 17, 2019·3 min read

Being sick in the morning can be different from being sick at night

Our circadian rhythm may explain why we are more prone to different health conditions at different points throughout the day. Read More

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·September 17, 2015·4 min read

Ages Apart: How the Brain and Liver Age Differently

A new study reviews the different aging processes that affect the brain and liver of rats. The findings also allowed the researchers to better understand general overall aging processes. Read More

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·December 22, 2016·4 min read

New Treatment Strategy Has Unprecedented Effects in Relapsing Form of Multiple Sclerosis

Clinical trials are showing positive results for the treatment of both relapsing multiple sclerosis and primary progressive MS. Read More

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·September 18, 2020·3 min read

Immune System May Have Another Job, Combatting Depression

Gamma interferons, a type of immune cell that induces and modulates several immune system responses, may also play a role in preventing depression. Read More

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·October 28, 2020·4 min read

Cancer Cells Mediate Immune Suppression in the Brain

Myeloid cells can suppress the immune response, allowing breast cancer cells to metastasize in the brain and form secondary tumor sites. Read More

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·May 19, 2020·2 min read

Animal study shows human brain cells repair damage in multiple sclerosis

Human iPSCs transplanted into animal models of multiple sclerosis help repair cell damage and restore function. Read More

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·August 12, 2020·4 min read

‘Reelin’ in a New Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

Decreasing the amount of Reelin significantly protected against disease symptoms and promoted recovery in symptomatic animal models of multiple sclerosis. Reelin levels appear to correlate with MS severity and stages. Researchers report lowering levels of the protein could be a potential avenue of treatment for the autoimmune disorder. Read More

Featured Neurology

·September 11, 2017·6 min read

Potential New Therapy Relieves Chronic Itch

People suffering from chronic itching as a result of a condition called chronic idiopathic pruritus found some symptom relief after taking a drug designed to treat rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report. Read More

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 2, 2012·4 min read

Study Suggests Immune System Can Boost Regeneration of Peripheral Nerves

Research seeks the 'master knob' to turn on nerve repair. Modulating immune response to injury could accelerate the regeneration of severed peripheral nerves, a new study in an animal model has found. By altering activity of the macrophage cells that respond to injuries, researchers dramatically increased the rate at which nerve processes regrew. Read More

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·September 11, 2017·10 min read

Gut Microbes May Influence Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Two new studies published in PNAS suggest gut microbes may play a key role in the neurodegeneration associated with multiple sclerosis. The findings could help researchers identify new therapies to help treat the autoimmune disease, such as dietary changes and drugs based on microbial byproducts. Read More

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