Supplementing the amino acid D-serine helped to mitigate some of the age-related changes associated with a decline of the hypothalamic hormone Menin in mouse models.
Higher levels of immune proteins are present in the blood both before and after an epileptic seizure. Researchers say the biomarkers can be identified via a simple blood test.
A recent study reveals that certain proteins, usually associated with inflammation and immunity, can cause damage to our neurons, contributing to ALS.
A small group of neurons in the airway plays a key role in altering the brain of the presence of flu infection in the body, and a second pathway from the lungs to the brain becomes active later in infection. The findings also shed light on how NSAID anti-inflammatory medications alleviate flu symptoms.
Higher levels of inflammation linked to poorer survival rates are two to three times more likely in lung cancer patients with depression.
The immune signaling molecule interleukin 1B (IL-1B) is present at higher levels in mouse models of alcohol use disorder. The IL 1B pathway plays a different role in animal models of AUD, causing inflammation in brain areas that play a critical role in decision-making.
Genes linked to inflammation, neurotransmission, and immunity act differently in the brains of those on the autism spectrum compared to neurotypical people. These differences begin during childhood and evolve throughout a person's lifespan.
Microglia appear to be associated with brain fog and memory problems that arise as a result of exposure to chemotherapy, researchers discovered. Deleting the immune cells from the microglia in mice who received the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel lowered inflammation and restored memory function.
Blocking the activity of the reactor called the aryl hydrocarbon receptor in T cells resulted in both a decrease in inflammation and recovery in mouse models of multiple sclerosis.
The blood level of the glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) cellular component increases when astrocytes are damaged or activated. Elevated levels of GFAP in the blood can indicate both the current and future progression of multiple sclerosis.
The Orai1 class of calcium channels regulates sex differences in the functioning of immune cells associated with neuroinflammation and neuropathic pain.
Adding a splash of milk to your cup of coffee can have anti-inflammatory effects, a new study reports. Researchers say the combination of polyphenols and proteins doubles anti-inflammatory properties in immune cells.
