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·December 5, 2016·6 min read

“Shock and Kill” Strategy for Curing HIV May Endanger Patients’ Brains

The 'shock and kill' therapeutic strategy for treating HIV could potentially cause harmful neuroinflammation, a new study reveals.

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·December 1, 2016·4 min read

Key Cause of Parkinson’s Can Be Treated

Researchers have identified a potential mechanism to help control inflammation associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·December 1, 2016·6 min read

Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Gut Microbiome

A new study reports a link between the deterioration of motor skills in Parkinson's disease and alterations in the composition of populations of gut bacteria.

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·November 29, 2016·7 min read

Evidence Of Brain Injury Found In Young NFL Players

Researchers observe white matter changes in NFL football players who reported concussions.

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·November 27, 2016·5 min read

Upward Mobility Boosts Immunity in Monkeys

A new study in rhesus monkeys shows the stress of a lower social status can alter the immune system, even in the absence of other risk factors.

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·November 14, 2016·3 min read

Biomarker to Speed Diagnosis of Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation Identified

Researchers have identified a new biomarker for spinal cord and brain inflammation.

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·November 14, 2016·3 min read

Study Reveals Role of Spleen in Prolonged Anxiety After Stress

Researchers report immune cells in the spleen can contribute to chronic anxiety following psychological stress.

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·November 7, 2016·5 min read

Antibody Can Soothe Raging, Nerve Driven Poison Ivy Itch

Researchers have successfully blocked an immune system protein with an antibody to stop itching associated with poison ivy contact.

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·November 7, 2016·3 min read

The Influence of Sex and Gender on Nervous System Function

New studies reveal how gender differences affect the brain and health.

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·November 7, 2016·5 min read

Mapping the Biology of Drug Resistant Multiple Sclerosis

A new study may pinpoint an alternative treatment for people with drug resistant multiple sclerosis.

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·October 26, 2016·6 min read

Common Sets of Genes Disrupted in Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Major Depression

Examining brain tissue, researchers have identified common gene groups that are disrupted in people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and major depression.