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·June 13, 2017·4 min read

Autism Linked to Fever During Pregnancy

Researchers discover a slightly increased risk of children developing autism if the mother had a fever during the second trimester of pregnancy. However, researchers found no cases of ASD in children of mothers who took ibuprofen to help manage the fever, a new study reports.

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·May 31, 2017·6 min read

Immune Cells Linked to Schizophrenia, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

A new study reports microglia may play a role in a diverse array of neurodegenerative and psychiatric illnesses.

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·May 31, 2017·4 min read

New Connections Sprout Between Alzheimer’s and the Immune System

Study offers insight into the link between the immune system and the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 26, 2017·5 min read

Enzyme That Allows Brain Tumor Growth Discovered

A new study reveals how the ACSS2 enzyme allows brain tumors to grow in a nutrient starved environment.

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·May 22, 2017·5 min read

Experimental Therapy for Immune Diseases Hits Achilles Heel of Activated T Cells

PPCA treatment shown to provide therapeutic benefit in mouse models of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and multiple sclerosis.

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·May 19, 2017·4 min read

Neurological Conditions May Begin In the Womb

Immune system protein could play a role in the development of schizophrenia and epilepsy during pregnancy, researchers report.

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·May 19, 2017·3 min read

New Biomarkers For Multiple Sclerosis Pathogenesis

Researchers identify new biomarkers associated with multiple sclerosis pathogenesis.

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·May 19, 2017·5 min read

Brain Fights West Nile Virus in Unexpected Way

Researchers report RIPK3 appears to protect brain cells during West Nile virus infection.

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·May 18, 2017·6 min read

How the Injured Brain Tells the Body It’s Hurt

Researchers uncover the mechanism that alerts immune cells to travel to the site of injury in the brain.

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·May 18, 2017·6 min read

Study Links Brain Blood Vessel Lesions to Intestinal Bacteria

A new study links gut bacteria and the immune system to CCM, genetic disorder that can lead to seizures and strokes.

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·May 15, 2017·4 min read

Certain Immune Reactions to Viruses Cause Learning Problems

A new study reports researchers have discovered the mechanism which may cause learning disorders and memory problems as a result of the immune system's reaction to viral infections like HIV and flu.

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·April 26, 2017·5 min read

Link Between Immune System, Memory and Brain Structure Discovered

Researchers discover both the structure of specific brain areas and memory are linked to genetic activity that also play important roles in immune system function.