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Short period of parental sexual contact prior to pregnancy increases offspring risk of schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsApril 23, 2019

Study reports children born to couples who have been in relationships for three years or less may have an increased risk of schizophrenia. ... Read More...

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Microglia, immune cells of the central nervous system, shown to regulate neuroinflammation

Neuroscience NewsApril 23, 2019

In uveitis, microglia facilitates the entry of inflammatory immune cells into the retina, enabling the host immune responses to attack cells not normally recognized by the immune system.... Read More...

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This shows VGLL3 expression in different skin samples

Skin discovery may help explain why women get autoimmune diseases far more often than men

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2019

Skin cells may hold the key to explaining why women are more prone to developing autoimmune diseases, such as lupus than men. Researchers found women have more VGLL3 in their skin cells than men. VGLL3 pushes the immune system into overdrive, resulting in the 'self-attacking' autoimmune response, the mouse study revealed. Findings strongly implicate VGLL3 as a pivotal catalyst in sex-based autoimmunity.... Read More...

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Study links fluorescent lighting to inflammation and immune response

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2019

Studies in fish and mice found genome-wide changes in the gene expression of patterns in the skin, brains and liver following exposure to white fluorescent light. Both the skin and brains exhibited increased inflammation and immune response following exposure. ... Read More...

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Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation shows promise for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation reduces inflammation and improves symptoms for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. The simulation technique helps inhibit the production of cytokines and reduces inflammatory response.... Read More...

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This gene could play a major role in reducing brain swelling after stroke

Neuroscience NewsApril 15, 2019

The TRIM9 gene may help to resolve neuroinflammation and promote recovery following ischemic stroke.... Read More...

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NASA’s Landmark Twins Study Reveals Resilience of Human Body in Space

Neuroscience NewsApril 13, 2019

NASA scientists have published the results of the Kelly Twin Study, which revealed how the body adapts to life in space, compared to life on Earth. The findings revealed that, in space, telomeres are unexpectedly longer, the immune system responds appropriately, and variability in gene expression alters.... Read More...

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This shows the differences in ceramide levels in those with a higher BMI

Body mass index may play a significant role in the progression of multiple sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

Obesity and a higher body mass index negatively impacts the progression of Multiple Sclerosis. Ceramides are more abundant in the blood of those who are overweight. The ceramides enter inside the nucleus of monocytes, causing proliferation. The increased number of monocytes travel back to the brain, causing more damage for those with RRMS.... Read More...

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Gene-edited disease monkeys cloned in China

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

Researchers in China successfully used CRISPR gene editing to produce five monkey clones from the fibroblasts of a donor monkey with disease phenotypes. ... Read More...

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Inflammation linked to chemical imbalance in schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2019

Increased kynurenic acid production has been implicated in the pathology of schizophrenia. The findings provide a new target for cell-specific treatments that help reduce the production of kynurenic acid and reduce symptoms of schizophrenia.... Read More...

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