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·July 20, 2016·5 min read

Infections and Antibiotic Use Linked to Manic Episodes in People With Serious Mental Illness

A new study appears to add to the growing evidence that the immune system may play a vital role in some psychiatric disorders.

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·July 19, 2016·3 min read

Is Schizophrenia a Disorder of the Immune System?

A new study sheds light on the role the immune system may play in Schizophrenia.

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·July 15, 2016·4 min read

Reopening Avenues for Attacking ALS

Researchers 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.

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·July 13, 2016·6 min read

Immune System Affects and Controls Social Behavior

Researchers report the immune system directly affects, and maybe even controls, a creature's social behaviors and desire to interact with others.

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·July 12, 2016·4 min read

Changes Uncovered in Gut Bacteria of People with Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reveals changes in the gut microbiomes of untreated and treated multiple sclerosis patients.

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·July 8, 2016·4 min read

Bipolar Disorder Linked to Unexpected Region of Brain

According to researchers, genes within the striatum could be deeply involved in bipolar disorder.

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·July 5, 2016·3 min read

Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

A new study reports vagus nerve stimulation reduces symptoms of RA, cytokine levels and inflammation.

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·June 28, 2016·4 min read

Obesity Linked to Increased Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

A new study links obesity in early adulthood with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life.

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·June 27, 2016·5 min read

Overactive Immune System May Be Responsible for Cell Death in Parkinson’s

Researchers report two genes associated with Parkinson's disease are also key regulators of the immune system.

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·June 27, 2016·3 min read

A Link Between Gut Bacteria and Multiple Sclerosis

According to a new study, an insufficient amount of good bacteria could have a direct link to MS.

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·June 22, 2016·3 min read

Memory Loss Caused By West Nile Virus Explained

Neurological problems associated with West Nile disease could be due to the patient's immune system destroying parts of their neurons, researchers report.