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This image shows High magnification micrograph of histomorphologic changes in a lymph node due to systemic lupus erythematosus.

·September 23, 2017·3 min read

PTSD Linked with Increased Lupus Risk

A new study reports women who are exposed to trauma and suffer post traumatic stress are at an increased risk of developing Lupus.

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·September 22, 2017·4 min read

Immune System is Critical For Regeneration

Studying axolotl, the Mexican Salamander, researchers discover the key to regeneration lies within the immune system.

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·September 22, 2017·6 min read

Infection in Pregnant Pigs Leads to Antisocial Piglets

Recent studies have reported on a link between maternal infection and subsequent higher risk of autism in offspring. A new study from ACES reports similar findings in pigs. Mother pigs who develop infection during pregnancy have a higher risk of their piglets developing antisocial problems.

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·September 21, 2017·4 min read

Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicidal Thinking in Depression

Researchers have identified increased inflammatory activation markers in the brains of people with major depressive disorder who report suicidal ideations. The findings support recent research that anti-inflammatories may provide antidepressant effects for some patients.

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·September 20, 2017·5 min read

Immune Cells May Heal Bleeding Brain After Strokes

A new study reports immune cells called neutrophils may help the brain recover following intracerebral hemorrhage.

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·September 19, 2017·5 min read

An Interconnection Between the Nervous and Immune System

Researchers reveal a neuroendocrine system reflex may trigger an increased susceptibility to contracting bacterial infections following injuries to the brain or spinal cord.

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·September 16, 2017·5 min read

Tattoos Are More Than Skin Deep: Ink Can Reach Lymph Nodes

A new study reveals nanoparticles from tattoo ink travels into the body and reaches the lymph nodes. Researchers have collected visual evidence showing lymph nodes tinted with the colors of a person's tattoos.

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·September 15, 2017·4 min read

Immune System Linked to Alcohol Drinking Behavior

According to a new study, researchers were able to reduce the urge to drink alcohol in mice by blocking an immune response in the brain. The study reveals a link between the immune system and the motivation to indulge in drinking at night.

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·September 13, 2017·8 min read

Blocking Gut Bacteria Strains May Reduce Autism Risk Linked to Maternal Infection

MIT researchers report mothers who contract severe infections during pregnancy face higher autism risks in their children. However, ASD risks could be reduced by blocking the function of certain strains of bacteria found in the mother's gut.

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·September 11, 2017·4 min read

Body’s Own Defense Against ALS Actually Drives Disease Progression at Later Stages

In early stages of ALS, autophagy helps to suppress disease progression, but accelerates the spread as the disease enters into later stages, researchers report.

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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.

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·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.