FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 29, 2015·2 min readBuilding Up Immunity: Sleep Strengthens Long Term Immunological MemoriesA new study reports deep sleep may be critical for the immune system to strengthen its 'memories' of previously encountered pathogens.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 29, 2015·5 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Progression Influenced by Disruption of Blood-Brain BarrierA new study reports amyloid beta induces a strong inflammatory response, destroying the blood-CSF barrier.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 28, 2015·4 min readPossible Role of Immune System in Onset of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study investigates how genetics risk factors for Alzheimer's could influence a key immune cell.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 24, 2015·3 min readMalaria During Pregnancy Causes Cognitive Defects in OffspringAccording to researchers, young mice exposed to malaria while in the uterus had memory impairments and expressed depressive behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 24, 2015·3 min readVaccination for Viral Brain Infection on the HorizonA new study reports a vaccine for a rare viral brain infection, PML, is being developed.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 21, 2015·4 min readTBI Triggers Liver to Produce Protein Tied to InflammationA new study reveals how TBI produces an immune response in the liver.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 18, 2015·3 min readNovel Role of Mitochondria in Immune FunctionAn enzyme that relays signals between mitochondria and the immune system is involved in cell death, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 17, 2015·4 min readAges Apart: How the Brain and Liver Age DifferentlyA new study reviews the different aging processes that affect the brain and liver of rats. The findings also allowed the researchers to better understand general overall aging processes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 16, 2015·4 min readSpending Time in Nature May Enhance Immune System and Benefit HealthA new study links spending time in nature with better health and enhanced functioning of the immune system.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 15, 2015·5 min readSpleen Could Be Potential Target for Treating Chronic Inflammation Following StrokeAccording to new research, the spleen could be a target for treating stroke induced chronic inflammation which leads to further brain cell death.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 9, 2015·6 min readImmune Function Changes Can Occur 5 Years Before Brain Cancer is DetectedA new study reports changes in immune function can occur up to five years before the diagnosis of brain cancer, which typically only produces symptoms three months before it is detected.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 1, 2015·4 min readTiming as Important as Quality of SleepA new study reports shifting sleep patterns has a negative impact on the immune system.Read More
