FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 30, 2023·4 min readCoffee With Milk May Have an Anti-inflammatory EffectAdding a splash of milk to your cup of coffee can have anti-inflammatory effects, a new study reports. Researchers say the combination of polyphenols and proteins doubles anti-inflammatory properties in immune cells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 23, 2023·4 min readTaste Cells’ Role in Immune Response May Lead to Treatment of Taste LossA subset of taste cells may play a key role in the body's immune response to harmful oral microbes. The findings could help taste loss associated with infections, aging, and dysregulation of the oral microbiome caused by chemotherapy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 6, 2023·5 min readNewly Discovered Anatomy Shields and Monitors BrainResearchers have discovered a previously unidentified component of brain anatomy that acts as both a protective barrier and a platform by which immune cells monitor the brain for signs of inflammation and infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 5, 2023·5 min readIntestinal Bacteria May Be an Important Piece in the Jigsaw Puzzle of Multiple SclerosisStudy reveals differences in the composition and functionality of intestinal bacteria of multiple sclerosis patients depending on whether their illness is active or whether they are in treatment.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 5, 2023·3 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Researchers Study Gene Associated With the Brain’s Immune CellsReduction of the INPP5D gene variant found in the brain's microglia could help to diminish the risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 13, 2022·4 min readNew Immune Culprit Discovered in Alzheimer’s DiseaseIn patients with cognitive decline, the cerebral spinal immune system is dramatically altered. The findings shed light on how inflammation and the immune system play a role in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 7, 2022·2 min readNew Genes Linked to Multiple Sclerosis DiscoveredStudy identified three new genes that appear to be involved in the pathologies associated with multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 6, 2022·5 min readImmunotherapy Eliminates Disease-Causing Cells in Multiple Sclerosis-Like DiseaseCAR-T, a therapy generally used in the treatment of cancer, has been shown to eliminate unhealthy cells that trigger autoimmunity in mouse models of multiple-sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 2, 2022·4 min readImmune System Irregularities Found in Women With Postpartum Mood DisordersWomen who experience postpartum mood disorders including PTSD, depression, and anxiety two to three years after giving birth had irregular immune system responses, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 2, 2022·6 min readPeanuts and Herbs and Spices May Positively Impact Gut MicrobiomeConsuming one ounce of peanuts or adding one teaspoon of herbs and spices to your daily diet has a positive impact on the health of your gut bacteria and improves immune function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 29, 2022·3 min readThe Brain’s Immune Cells Can Be Triggered to Slow Down Alzheimer’s DiseaseActivating TREM2 on microglia in the brains of those with Alzheimer's could help slow down the progression of the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·November 22, 2022·3 min readNew Alzheimer’s Genes Discovered in World’s Largest StudyResearchers have identified two new genes, ATP8B4 and ABCA1, that are implicated in Alzheimer's disease. The genes impact the brain's immune system and cholesterol processing, leading to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
