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·October 6, 2016·6 min read

Replacing Myelin Protects Neurons and Restores Function in Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse Study

Researchers have succeeded in regenerating myelin in mouse models of multiple sclerosis, protecting neurons from the disease and helping to restore function.

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·October 6, 2016·5 min read

The Role Gut Bacteria Plays in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers report proteins produced by gut bacteria may cause protein misfolding in the brain and cerebral inflammation.

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·October 3, 2016·4 min read

Toys and Enriched Surroundings Can Help Fight Infection: Mouse Study

Researchers report mice living in an enriched environment and stimulating surroundings have healthier immune systems.

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·September 26, 2016·5 min read

Protection Against Parkinson’s Disease May Begin in the Gut

Researchers report cells located in the gut spark an immune response that protects neurons against damage connected to Parkinson's.

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·September 22, 2016·4 min read

New Drug May Prevent Development and Reduce Progression of Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse Study

According to a new study, an experimental drug called laquinimod may help to prevent the development of and reduce the progression of multiple sclerosis.

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·September 21, 2016·4 min read

Prenatal Stress Accelerates Growth and Inhibits the Motoric Development of Unborn Monkeys

A new study using non-human primates found infants of mothers who were stressed during pregnancy grew faster but had slower motor development than their peers.

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·September 19, 2016·4 min read

Reprogramming Lymph Nodes to Fight Multiple Sclerosis

Reprogramming lymph nodes could help to 'turn off' harmful immune attacks that occur in Multiple Sclerosis while keeping the immune system intact, a new study reports.

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·September 12, 2016·3 min read

Mechanism Behind Glioblastoma’s Influence on Immune System Explained

A new study reports glioblastoma influences microglia, causing them to stimulate tumor growth, rather than suppress it.

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·September 5, 2016·7 min read

Pregnant Woman’s Immune Response Could Lead to Brain Disorders in Kids

A new report considers how maternal immune activation can affect neurodevelopment in the developing fetus, and concludes the mother's immune response to infection could alone be sufficient enough to cause life long changes in brain architecture, function and behavior in her offspring.

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·August 22, 2016·3 min read

New Drug Target Could Prevent Tolerance and Addiction to Opioids

A new study reports researchers have discovered a brain mechanism that could be a suitable target to prevent addiction and tolerance to opioids.

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·August 19, 2016·6 min read

Zika Virus May Affect Adult Brain Cells

A new study reports adult brain cells in areas associated with memory and learning may be vulnerable to the Zika virus.

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·August 15, 2016·5 min read

Time of Day Influences Susceptibility to Infection

A new study reveals we are more susceptible to infections at certain times of the day as our circadian rhythm affects the ability of the virus to spread and replicate.

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immune system

Replacing Myelin Protects Neurons and Restores Function in Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse Study

The Role Gut Bacteria Plays in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Toys and Enriched Surroundings Can Help Fight Infection: Mouse Study

Protection Against Parkinson’s Disease May Begin in the Gut

New Drug May Prevent Development and Reduce Progression of Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse Study

Prenatal Stress Accelerates Growth and Inhibits the Motoric Development of Unborn Monkeys

Reprogramming Lymph Nodes to Fight Multiple Sclerosis

Mechanism Behind Glioblastoma’s Influence on Immune System Explained

Pregnant Woman’s Immune Response Could Lead to Brain Disorders in Kids

New Drug Target Could Prevent Tolerance and Addiction to Opioids

Zika Virus May Affect Adult Brain Cells

Time of Day Influences Susceptibility to Infection

Hippocampus Predicts Rewards by Reorganizing Memories

Memory Rewritten: Study Finds No Clear Line Between Episodic and Semantic Retrieval

Brain Stimulation Method Can Evaluate Consciousness in Alzheimer’s Disease

Early Intervention Helps Most Autistic Children Acquire Spoken Language

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