FeaturedNeuroscience·December 2, 2022·6 min readPeanuts and Herbs and Spices May Positively Impact Gut MicrobiomeConsuming one ounce of peanuts or adding one teaspoon of herbs and spices to your daily diet has a positive impact on the health of your gut bacteria and improves immune function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 29, 2022·3 min readThe Brain’s Immune Cells Can Be Triggered to Slow Down Alzheimer’s DiseaseActivating TREM2 on microglia in the brains of those with Alzheimer's could help slow down the progression of the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·November 22, 2022·3 min readNew Alzheimer’s Genes Discovered in World’s Largest StudyResearchers have identified two new genes, ATP8B4 and ABCA1, that are implicated in Alzheimer's disease. The genes impact the brain's immune system and cholesterol processing, leading to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 10, 2022·5 min readBlood Stem Cell Transplant Could Reboot Immune System in Multiple Sclerosis Patients80% of patients with multiple sclerosis remain disease-free for the long term following an autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 3, 2022·4 min readControl Hub for Skin Inflammation DiscoveredUV light from sunbathing and mosquito-borne diseases activate NLRP1 through p38, triggering skin inflammation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 3, 2022·4 min readThe Brain’s Immune Cell Response in Alzheimer’s DiseaseDeletion of the neurodegenerative disease associated microglial gene CX3CR1 aggravated the disease state and increased the accumulation of plaques in the brains of mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Deficiencies of the gene also impaired the movement of microglia toward the plaques.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 23, 2022·5 min readBeing Stressed Out Before You Get COVID Increases Your Chances of Long COVIDThose with pre-existing anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and distress caused by loneliness are at 50% increased risk of developing Long-COVID following coronavirus infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 21, 2022·3 min readGender-Specific Differences in the Progression of Rheumatoid Arthritis DiscoveredStudy reveals gender-specific differences in the dopamine-regulated signaling pathways in B-cells, concluding dopamine may have a pro-inflammatory effect in female rheumatoid arthritis patients.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 19, 2022·7 min readSelection of Human Immune-Related Genes Was Driven by the Black DeathBubonic plague, or the "Black Death" placed significantly selective pressure on humans, changing the frequency of certain immune-related genes and affecting our susceptibility to modern diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 5, 2022·7 min readA Possible Brain Mechanisms Behind COVID-19 DeliriumBrain cells exposed to blood taken from COVID-19 patients with delirium showed a decrease in neurogenesis and an increase in cell death. The findings also indicate a key role for cytokines produced in the immune system during infection and shed light on the molecular mechanisms of COVID-19 related delirium.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2022·3 min readPostbiotics Could Deliver Immunity Boost in Your Morning CoffeePostbiotics with a morning coffee can help give your immune system a boost, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 27, 2022·4 min readWhat if Some Stress Actually Protects Your Body?Study finds the immune system may benefit from a measure of stress.Read More
