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·July 5, 2021·4 min read

Being Clean and Hygienic Need Not Impair Childhood Immunity

Researchers report a cleaner living environment may not detrimentally impact a child's developing immune system, as current theories suggest.

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·June 24, 2021·6 min read

We May Need to Rethink Which Genes Control Aging

Study finds only 30% of genes traditionally associated with aging set the internal clock in drosophila. The rest reflects the body's internal response to bacteria.

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·June 22, 2021·4 min read

In Many Cases, Multiple Sclerosis Starts Long Before the Diagnosis

More frequent hospital and doctor's office visits in the years leading up to multiple sclerosis diagnosis with early MS type symptoms are usually associated with a prodromal phase of the disease, when they should be regarded as an ongoing progression of the autoimmune disorder.

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·June 8, 2021·4 min read

Immune Cell Behavior That Plays a Key Role in Alzheimer’s Disease Discovered

Sustained microglia activation leads to the cells becoming senescent. This leads to an accelerated accumulation of amyloid in the brain, influencing the early stages of Alzheimer's development.

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·June 3, 2021·2 min read

Secondary Infections Inflame the Brain, Worsening Cognition in Alzheimer’s Disease

Secondary infections and novel inflammatory events, even ones that occur external to the brain, amplify the brain's immune response and detrimentally impact cognition in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 3, 2021·5 min read

The Skull Is an Unexpected Source of Brain Immunity

Immune cells in the meninges come from bone marrow in the skull and migrate to the brain through special channels without passing through the blood. These immune cells help to guard the brain and spinal cord against inflammation and infection.

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·May 16, 2021·4 min read

Anesthetic May Affect Tau Spread in the Brain to Promote Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology

Sevoflurane, an anesthetic, causes tau to leave neurons and enter microglia. This stimulates the production of interleukin-6, leading to inflammation and cognitive impairment.

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·May 13, 2021·3 min read

Food Dyes May Cause Disease When the Immune System Is Dysregulated

Mice with cytokine IL-23 dysregulation who consumed foods containing the artificial colorants FD&C Red 40 and Yellow developed colitis, a new study reports.

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·May 13, 2021·6 min read

Missing Piece of the Lyme Disease Puzzle Identified

NapA, a protein associated with the peptidoglycan of Borrelia burgdorferi, plays an amplifying role in causing inflammation in Lyme disease associated arthritis.

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·May 13, 2021·3 min read

Team Tests Medical Marijuana as Possible Therapy for Chronic Itch

A new case study reveals medical marijuana may provide rapid relief for sufferers of chronic itch. Researchers say THC attaches itself to brain receptors that influence the nervous system. This reduces inflammation and nervous system activity, leading to a reduction in itch sensation.

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·May 12, 2021·4 min read

Brain Immune System Linked to Psychosis

A link has been identified between psychosis and a genetic change that alters the immune system in the brain. Researchers found people with psychosis associated with bipolar disorder had decreased expression of GRK3. This led to an increased amount of kynurenic acid in the brain.