FeaturedNeurology·April 22, 2016·6 min readFrontotemporal Dementia May be Triggered by Brain’s Immune SystemAccording to researchers, FTD may be triggered by a defect in microglia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 19, 2016·4 min readCan A Protein Reverse Alzheimer’s Symptoms in One Week?Researchers report IL-33 can reduce memory and cognitive problems associated with Alzheimer's disease within one week of treatment in mice. Additionally, IL-33 can reduce the number and size of amyloid plaques.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 18, 2016·3 min readPossible Treatment for Suppressed Immunity From Spinal InjuriesResearchers have identified an underlying cause of immune suppression in people with high level spinal cord injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 15, 2016·4 min readImmune Cells May Help Brain Heal Itself Following a StrokeA new study reports inflammation can be beneficial in helping the brain to recover following a stroke.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 12, 2016·5 min readImmune System Proteins Responsible for Fine Tuning and Reducing Motor ControlResearchers discover proteins that play an important role in the immune system may be responsible for fine tuning motor control during development and reducing motor function as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 10, 2016·2 min readZika Virus May Also Be Tied to Another Brain DisorderResearchers report the Zika virus may also be tied to an automimmune disease that attacks myelin similar to multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 6, 2016·6 min readBrain Guardians Remove Dying NeuronsA new study reports on how immune receptors clear dying and dysfunctional brain cells.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 5, 2016·2 min readNothing to Sneeze At: Receptor That Puts The Breaks on Allergic Response IdentifiedResearchers have identified a receptor protein that regulates immune response intensity in response to allergens.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 28, 2016·3 min readCould GI Tract Bacteria Help to Decrease Stroke Severity?A new study reports some types of gut bacteria can leverage the immune system to decrease the severity of ischemic stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 18, 2016·3 min readBrain May Show Signs of Aging Earlier Than Old AgeA new study the effects of neurodegeneration may be seen in middle age.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 17, 2016·4 min readImmune Cells Play Direct Role in Development of ALSImmune cells appear to play a direct role in the development of ALS, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 17, 2016·4 min readNew Implant Turns Immune System Against Alzheimer’sResearchers have developed a new brain implant which may help prevent Alzheimer's disease.Read More
