inflammation Research Articles

Scorpion toxin that targets ‘wasabi receptor’ may help solve mystery of chronic pain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2019

WaTx, a short protein in the venom of Australian Black Rock scorpions, is helping researchers uncover new information about chronic pain and inflammation. ... Read More...

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Treating inflammation with inflammation

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2019

Ter119, an inflammatory antibody, has the potential to treat inflammation caused by autoimmune diseases, according to the findings of a new rodent study.... Read More...

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Is pollution linked to psychiatric disorders?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 20, 2019

Poor air quality has been linked to higher rates of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. Exposure to air pollution during the first ten years of like is also associated with a more than two-fold increased risk of schizophrenia and personality disorders.... Read More...

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Changes associated with autism risk my be detected during second trimester of pregnancy

Neuroscience NewsAugust 20, 2019

Increased estrogen activity during the second trimester of pregnancy could be a new, early biomarker for autism.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s drug reverses brain damage from adolescent alcohol exposure

Neuroscience NewsAugust 20, 2019

Donepezil, a drug routinely administered to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease, shows promise in treating damage caused to the brain by adolescent alcohol exposure. The drug reverses neuroinflammation and neuron damage in rats exposed to alcohol during adolescence. ... Read More...

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Whole body vibration shakes up microbiome, reducing inflammation in diabetes

Neuroscience NewsAugust 18, 2019

Whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy may be a way in which inflammation associated with diabetes can be controlled. WBV alters the microbiome, increasing levels of a bacterium that creates short-chain fatty acids, which help the body to better use glucose. ... Read More...

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Immune system and mental health are connected

Neuroscience NewsAugust 18, 2019

Researchers explore the link between the immune system and mental health disorders. Cytokines appear to play a critical role in the development and progression of mental illness. They question if administering prednisolone, a steroid that curbs inflammation, can have a beneficial effect on treating and preventing mental health problems.... Read More...

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Smoldering spots in the brain may signal severe MS

Neuroscience NewsAugust 12, 2019

Dark rimmed spots on the brain that represent ongoing inflammation, known as chronic active lesions, may be a hallmark of a more aggressive and debilitating form of multiple sclerosis. The findings provide a new biomarker for diagnosing the neurological disorder.... Read More...

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Looking to the body to better understand the brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2019

From researching the microbiome and immune system to nociception, scientists are looking beyond the nervous system to gain a better understanding of neurological and mental health disorders.... Read More...

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Vaccinations not a risk factor for multiple sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsJuly 31, 2019

A study of over 200,000 people found no evidence that vaccinations increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis, or the onset of an initial MS episode. ... Read More...

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A paradoxical proinflammatory effect of endocannabinoids in the brain discovered

Neuroscience NewsJuly 30, 2019

While endocannabinoids have been reported to play a role in anti-inflammation in some areas of the brain, a new study reveals they may cause inflammation in the cerebellum.... Read More...

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Tart cherry juice may juice up the brain and improve cognitive function

Neuroscience NewsJuly 29, 2019

Older adults who consume tart cherry juice daily may have improved cognitive function. Researchers believe this may be due to anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties of the cherries.... Read More...

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News

Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health

Suicide and self-harm risk nearly triple in people with restless leg syndrome

How ‘Australian’ mutation leads to Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience

Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health

Suicide and self-harm risk nearly triple in people with restless leg syndrome

How ‘Australian’ mutation leads to Alzheimer’s disease

Neurology

Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health

How ‘Australian’ mutation leads to Alzheimer’s disease

Ginkgo biloba may aid in treating Type 2 Diabetes

AI

Understanding the animal brain could help robots wash your dishes

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Machine learning decodes genetic influence over behavior

Robotics

Understanding the animal brain could help robots wash your dishes

New artificial compound eye could improve 3D object tracking

Brain-controlled prosthetic hand to become reality

Psychology

Suicide and self-harm risk nearly triple in people with restless leg syndrome

‘Microdosers’ of psychedelics report improved mood, focus and creativity

Stress in pregnancy impacts childrens’ vulnerability to stress in adulthood

inflammation

Scorpion toxin that targets ‘wasabi receptor’ may help solve mystery of chronic pain

Treating inflammation with inflammation

Is pollution linked to psychiatric disorders?

Changes associated with autism risk my be detected during second trimester of pregnancy

Alzheimer’s drug reverses brain damage from adolescent alcohol exposure

Whole body vibration shakes up microbiome, reducing inflammation in diabetes

Immune system and mental health are connected

Smoldering spots in the brain may signal severe MS

Looking to the body to better understand the brain

Vaccinations not a risk factor for multiple sclerosis

A paradoxical proinflammatory effect of endocannabinoids in the brain discovered

Tart cherry juice may juice up the brain and improve cognitive function