FeaturedNeurology·August 11, 2016·4 min readTargeting the Gut-Brain Connection Can Impact ImmunityResearchers report that manipulating dopamine signaling in the nervous system of C. elegans can control inflammation in the gut.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 9, 2016·4 min readReduced Activity of Important Enzyme Identified Among Suicidal PatientsAccording to a new study, researchers have discovered suicidal patients have reduced activity of an enzyme that regulates inflammation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 8, 2016·4 min readSeasonal Allergies Could Change Your BrainA new study reports mice who were exposed to allergens produced new hippocampal neurons during allergic reactions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 21, 2016·4 min readAntibiotics Weaken Alzheimer’s Progression Through Changes in Gut BacteriaA new study reports long term use of antibiotics in mice decreased levels of amyloid plaques and activated inflammatory microglial cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 21, 2016·4 min readThree Alzheimer’s Genetic Risk Factors Linked to Immune Cell DysfunctionResearchers report the TREM2 mutation can derail the immune cell's plaque-clearing activity.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 20, 2016·5 min readInfections and Antibiotic Use Linked to Manic Episodes in People With Serious Mental IllnessA new study appears to add to the growing evidence that the immune system may play a vital role in some psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 19, 2016·3 min readIs Schizophrenia a Disorder of the Immune System?A new study sheds light on the role the immune system may play in Schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 15, 2016·4 min readReopening Avenues for Attacking ALSResearchers report the most common genetic mutation associated with ALS plays an important role in not only the nervous system, but also the blood and immune systems.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 13, 2016·6 min readImmune System Affects and Controls Social BehaviorResearchers report the immune system directly affects, and maybe even controls, a creature's social behaviors and desire to interact with others.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 12, 2016·4 min readChanges Uncovered in Gut Bacteria of People with Multiple SclerosisA new study reveals changes in the gut microbiomes of untreated and treated multiple sclerosis patients.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 8, 2016·4 min readBipolar Disorder Linked to Unexpected Region of BrainAccording to researchers, genes within the striatum could be deeply involved in bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 5, 2016·3 min readVagus Nerve Stimulation May Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis SymptomsA new study reports vagus nerve stimulation reduces symptoms of RA, cytokine levels and inflammation.Read More
