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·June 3, 2016·4 min read

Zika Virus Infects Brain Cells and Evades Immune System Detection

A new study reports on how Zika directly affects the fetal brain during development and also evades detection by the immune system.

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·June 1, 2016·4 min read

Flu Like Symptoms During Pregnancy May Affect Fetal Brain Development

A new study reports babies born to moms who suffered from viral infections, even mild ones, while pregnant are at increased risk of brain abnormalities.

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·May 29, 2016·4 min read

Guarding the Gatekeepers: New Player in Calcium Signalling Pathways Discovered

Researchers have identified a protein, called septin 7, that functions as a molecular break to Orai activation.

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Brain Cancer Featured Genetics

·May 25, 2016·3 min read

Immune System Genes Tied to Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Identified

A new study reports researchers have identified a group of immune system genes that could play a role in how long people live after developing glioblastoma.

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·May 20, 2016·3 min read

How Antibodies Access Neurons to Fight Infection

Researchers report they have solved the puzzle as to how antibodies enter the nervous system to control viral infections.

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·May 19, 2016·3 min read

Immune Cells May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

Researchers report microglia may actually protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease by containing the spread of amyloid plaques.

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·May 19, 2016·4 min read

A Link Between Gut Bacteria and Neurogenesis: Mouse Study

According to a new mouse study, antibiotics that are strong enough to kill gut bacteria can also halt the growth of hippocampal neurons.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles Pain

·May 12, 2016·4 min read

Study Reveals Why Chronic Pain May Persist

A new study may provide clues as to why chronic pain can persist, even though the injury that caused it has healed.

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·May 12, 2016·5 min read

Auto-Inflammation May Be A Cause of Dementia

A new study reports auto-inflammation may be implicated in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neurology Pain

·May 4, 2016·5 min read

Pain Causes Older Adults to Develop More Inflammation Over Time

As we age, we grow more sensitive to pain, a new study reports.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·May 4, 2016·8 min read

Common Yeast Infection Linked to Mental Illness

Researchers report a history of Candida yeast infection is more common in men with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Additionally, women with mental health issues and a history of yeast infections performed worse on memory tests.