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·July 2, 2022·3 min read

Important Factors for Regulating the Body’s Immune Response

Researchers identified differences in isoforms that control Treg cells and how that affects the body's immune system response.

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·June 29, 2022·5 min read

Research Sheds Light on Mechanism by Which Long-Term Anti-Anxiety Drug Use Affects the Brain

Study reveals a possible mechanism by which anxiolytic medications act on the brain, leading to cognitive impairment.

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·June 26, 2022·4 min read

Flu Vaccination Linked to 40% Reduced Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Older 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.

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·June 25, 2022·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease Affects Most Known Biological Pathways in the Brain

Out of 341 known biological pathways, 91% are linked to Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 23, 2022·5 min read

A Surprising Link Between Immune System and Hair Growth

Regulatory 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.

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·June 22, 2022·4 min read

ALS May Be Linked to Both the Immune and Central Nervous Systems

Researchers 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.

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·June 13, 2022·5 min read

Stress Accelerates Immune Aging

Stress accelerates immune aging, cumulating in increasing the risks of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and contracting severe viral infections such as COVID-19.

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·June 11, 2022·6 min read

Pregnant Women Produce Super Antibodies to Protect Newborns, Now Scientists Know How

Study 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.

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·June 8, 2022·5 min read

Immune Protein May Drive Alcoholism Relapse

An immune protein called CSF1 may contribute to feelings of anxiety as a result of alcohol withdrawal for those with alcohol use disorder.

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·June 8, 2022·6 min read

How the Brain Controls Symptoms of Sickness

A small population of neurons located within the hypothalamus may be responsible for inducing symptoms of sickness, including appetite loss, fever, and seeking warmth.

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·June 6, 2022·3 min read

New Evidence for an Autoimmune Cause of Schizophrenia

Researchers 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.

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·June 4, 2022·2 min read

Increased Risk of Dementia and Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis

People suffering from rheumatoid arthritis are 1.2 times more likely to develop depression. Additionally, the risk of developing dementia increased by 2-3% every 5 years following a diagnosis of RA.