FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·July 5, 2022·4 min readStudy Links ALS to Immune and Central Nervous SystemsBased on new findings, researchers say bone marrow transplants may be an effective treatment for ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 2, 2022·3 min readImportant Factors for Regulating the Body’s Immune ResponseResearchers identified differences in isoforms that control Treg cells and how that affects the body's immune system response.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 29, 2022·5 min readResearch Sheds Light on Mechanism by Which Long-Term Anti-Anxiety Drug Use Affects the BrainStudy reveals a possible mechanism by which anxiolytic medications act on the brain, leading to cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 26, 2022·4 min readFlu Vaccination Linked to 40% Reduced Risk of Alzheimer’s DiseaseOlder adults who received at least one flu vaccination were 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease over the course of a four year follow up than their peers who did not receive a vaccine.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 25, 2022·4 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Affects Most Known Biological Pathways in the BrainOut of 341 known biological pathways, 91% are linked to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 23, 2022·5 min readA Surprising Link Between Immune System and Hair GrowthRegulatory T cells interact with skin cells using glucocorticoid hormones to generate new hair follicles and promote hair growth. The findings could have positive implications for the development of new therapies to treat alopecia and other hair loss disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 22, 2022·4 min readALS May Be Linked to Both the Immune and Central Nervous SystemsResearchers discovered both immune system and central nervous system dysfunction in animal models and people with ALS4, a genetic, juvenile, and slow-progressing form of ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 13, 2022·5 min readStress Accelerates Immune AgingStress accelerates immune aging, cumulating in increasing the risks of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and contracting severe viral infections such as COVID-19.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 11, 2022·6 min readPregnant Women Produce Super Antibodies to Protect Newborns, Now Scientists Know HowStudy reveals how the early days of mother-provided immunity work, and what this could mean for preventing death and disability for a wide range of infectious diseases. The findings could allow for the development of new therapies and improved vaccines that mimic the elevated maternal antibodies.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 8, 2022·5 min readImmune Protein May Drive Alcoholism RelapseAn immune protein called CSF1 may contribute to feelings of anxiety as a result of alcohol withdrawal for those with alcohol use disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 8, 2022·6 min readHow the Brain Controls Symptoms of SicknessA small population of neurons located within the hypothalamus may be responsible for inducing symptoms of sickness, including appetite loss, fever, and seeking warmth.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 6, 2022·3 min readNew Evidence for an Autoimmune Cause of SchizophreniaResearchers have identified an autoantibody that appears to cause schizophrenia in some individuals. The findings add to the growing body of evidence that schizophrenia could have an autoimmune component.Read More