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Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·June 10, 2019·5 min read

Study finds macrophages’ pathway to nurture PTEN-deficient glioblastoma: Mouse study

PTEN deficiency drives an increased expression of LOX. LOX attracts macrophages which protect gliobastoma brain cancer cells and provide growth factor support for the tumor, a new mouse study reveals.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·June 7, 2019·4 min read

Scientists discover how hepatitis C ‘ghosts’ our immune system

Hepatitis C virus increases the expression of SOCS, dulling the normal immune system response to viral infections. This may explain why Hepatitis C 'hides' in the immune system, leading to a lack of diagnosis in those suffering the infection.

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·June 6, 2019·3 min read

12 genes at the root of multiple sclerosis identified

12 genes associated with familial multiple sclerosis have been identified. The findings provide a molecular rationale for the chronic inflammation, demyelination and neurodegeneration associated with MS. Identifying new genetic targets could help with the development of novel treatments to prevent multiple sclerosis in those with a genetic risk.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·June 5, 2019·3 min read

Nanotechnology treatment reverses multiple sclerosis in mice

Extracting nanosized exosomes from bone marrow stem cells and injecting them into mice, researchers reverse symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

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·June 4, 2019·3 min read

How chronic inflammation may drive down dopamine and motivation

Computational model sheds light on the impact chronic, low-grade inflammation has on the mesolimbic dopamine system and motivational impairments.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·June 3, 2019·4 min read

Immune cells determine how fast certain tumors grow

Immune cells can accelerate the growth of cancerous tumors in mouse models of NF1.

Autism Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 31, 2019·5 min read

Classification system based on co-occurring conditions may provide insight into autism

Gastrointestinal and immune disorders, along with sleep disruptions and seizures often co-occur at similar points of time in those diagnosed under the autism spectrum. Analyzing patterns in diagnosis of co-occurring medical conditions allowed for the identification of three subtypes of children with ASD. The findings could provide new insight into the mechanics of ASD.

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·May 30, 2019·3 min read

Breastfeeding moms’ milk can transfer life-long protection against infection to their babies

Maternal exposure to infection prior to pregnancy can transfer into life long cellular immunity in infants who are breastfed.

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·May 30, 2019·3 min read

Sunshine may decrease risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Children who spend time playing outside in the sunshine have a 20% decreased risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 30, 2019·3 min read

Depression sufferers at risk of multiple chronic diseases

Women who experience depression have an increased risk of developing multiple chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension.

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·May 29, 2019·4 min read

New compounds could be used to treat autoimmune disorders

Researchers have developed small molecules that inhibit one of the main enzymes implicated in autoimmune response. The research could lead to potential new medications for a range of autoimmune diseases.

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·May 29, 2019·7 min read

Healthy fat hidden in dirt may fend off anxiety disorders

10(Z)-hexadecenoic acid, a fatty acid found in the soil based bacterium Mycobacterium vaccae, interacts with immune cells to inhibit pathways that drive inflammation and increases resilience to stress. Researchers say the findings could bring us one step closer to developing a microbe-based "stress vaccine".

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immune system

Study finds macrophages’ pathway to nurture PTEN-deficient glioblastoma: Mouse study

Scientists discover how hepatitis C ‘ghosts’ our immune system

12 genes at the root of multiple sclerosis identified

Nanotechnology treatment reverses multiple sclerosis in mice

How chronic inflammation may drive down dopamine and motivation

Immune cells determine how fast certain tumors grow

Classification system based on co-occurring conditions may provide insight into autism

Breastfeeding moms’ milk can transfer life-long protection against infection to their babies

Sunshine may decrease risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Depression sufferers at risk of multiple chronic diseases

New compounds could be used to treat autoimmune disorders

Healthy fat hidden in dirt may fend off anxiety disorders

Glioblastoma’s Chaos Follows Predictable Rules

One Autism Mutation Collapses the Whole Gene Network

Why Bitter Coffee Starts to Taste So Good to Your Brain

Omega-3 DHA Eases Autism Behaviors by Calming Inflammation

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