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·March 31, 2019·4 min read

Allergic reactions play role in sexual behavior development in unborn males/females

Exposure to allergic inflammation, while in utero, increased mast cell and microglia activation, leading to masculinization of dendritic spine density in the preoptic area of females. During adulthood, females exposed to allergic inflammation showed an increase in more masculine behaviors.

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·February 28, 2019·5 min read

Data Sharing Uncovers Five New Risk Genes For Alzheimer’s

A new study of the genetic data from over 94,000 people with Alzheimer's has identified five new risk genes, as well as confirmed 20 other known genes in the disease.

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·February 27, 2019·3 min read

Smoking and Alcohol: Double Trouble for the Brain

A new study reports those with alcohol addiction who also smoke may be at an increased risk of neural damage. The study revealed higher levels of oxidative stress in the hippocampus, and a a decrease in neurotrophic factor in the striatum and frontal cortex in rats exposed to both alcohol and tobacco.

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·February 27, 2019·4 min read

Study Reveals Structure of the Second Human Cannabinoid Receptor

Researchers have identified the structure of the human type 2 cannabinoid receptor. The findings, researchers say, can help in the development of new treatments for inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.

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·February 20, 2019·5 min read

Long Term Benefits From Intensive Therapy in Early Stages of Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reports intensive therapy during the early stages of MS results in better long term outcomes for the patients.

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·February 20, 2019·6 min read

Can a Nerve Injury Trigger ALS?

A new study reveals peripheral nerve damage may trigger the onset and spread of ALS in mouse models of the neurodegenerative disease.

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·February 19, 2019·4 min read

Study Reveals New Link Between Food Allergies and Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reveals a link between food allergies and relapses in Multiple Sclerosis.

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·February 19, 2019·5 min read

Researchers Create New Map of Brain’s Immune System

Researchers have successfully created a new map of the brain's immune system in both mice and humans. The findings suggest microglia all have the same core signatures, but can act differently, depending on their function. The map also details how the brain's immune system changes as multiple sclerosis progresses.

Featured Genetics

·February 18, 2019·6 min read

CRISPR Gene Editing Makes Stem Cells ‘Invisible’ to Immune System

Researchers say the new technique can help prevent transplant rejection.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 13, 2019·5 min read

Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later

Researchers report those who experience chronic inflammation during middle may be at increased risk of developing cognitive and memory disorders during old age.