FeaturedGenetics·October 22, 2016·4 min readOverlooked Molecules May Revolutionize Understanding of the Immune SystemIn a historic breakthrough, researchers have discovered thousands of new immune system signals. The findings hold potential implications for immunotherapies, autoimmune disease treatments and vaccine developments.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 21, 2016·4 min readTweaking Immune Response May Be a Key to Combating Alzheimer’sLearning how to manipulate inflammatory conditions could help to develop new therapies to stimulate neurogenesis and protect against Alzheimer's, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 18, 2016·5 min readAnti-Inflammatory Drugs Could Help Treat Depression SymptomsA new study reports anti-inflammatories used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis may also help to treat some cases of depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 13, 2016·4 min readIncreasing Understanding of Duchenne Muscular DystrophyA new study may help to increase understanding of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2016·6 min readReplacing Myelin Protects Neurons and Restores Function in Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse StudyResearchers have succeeded in regenerating myelin in mouse models of multiple sclerosis, protecting neurons from the disease and helping to restore function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2016·5 min readThe Role Gut Bacteria Plays in Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers report proteins produced by gut bacteria may cause protein misfolding in the brain and cerebral inflammation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2016·4 min readToys and Enriched Surroundings Can Help Fight Infection: Mouse StudyResearchers report mice living in an enriched environment and stimulating surroundings have healthier immune systems.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2016·5 min readProtection Against Parkinson’s Disease May Begin in the GutResearchers report cells located in the gut spark an immune response that protects neurons against damage connected to Parkinson's.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 22, 2016·4 min readNew Drug May Prevent Development and Reduce Progression of Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse StudyAccording to a new study, an experimental drug called laquinimod may help to prevent the development of and reduce the progression of multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 21, 2016·4 min readPrenatal Stress Accelerates Growth and Inhibits the Motoric Development of Unborn MonkeysA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 19, 2016·4 min readReprogramming Lymph Nodes to Fight Multiple SclerosisReprogramming 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·September 12, 2016·3 min readMechanism Behind Glioblastoma’s Influence on Immune System ExplainedA new study reports glioblastoma influences microglia, causing them to stimulate tumor growth, rather than suppress it.Read More
