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·November 10, 2021·3 min read

An Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Be Your Best Bet for Cognitive Health

People who consume a diet containing anti-inflammatory foods, including fruits, vegetables, and coffee, are less likely to develop dementia as they age, a new study reports.

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·April 23, 2019·3 min read

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

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.

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·August 28, 2024·4 min read

Increase in Protein Linked to Salt Intake Implicated in Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have uncovered that increased levels of the protein PRDM1-S, triggered by high salt intake, disrupt immune regulation and contribute to autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS). This discovery reveals how environmental factors, such as diet, can influence genetic mechanisms, leading to T cell dysfunction. The findings suggest that targeting PRDM1-S could lead to new treatments for a range of autoimmune disorders.

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·March 4, 2021·4 min read

A New Cell Type Implicated in Chronic Pain and Inflammation

MRC1+ macrophages are dysfunctional in animal models of neuropathic pain. Stimulating the expression of the anti-inflammatory protein CD163 reduced signs of neuroinflammation in the spinal cords of mice with neuropathic pain.

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·October 18, 2016·5 min read

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Could Help Treat Depression Symptoms

A new study reports anti-inflammatories used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis may also help to treat some cases of depression.

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·April 17, 2019·3 min read

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

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.

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·March 27, 2024·6 min read

DNA Damage and Inflammation Key to Memory Formation

Researchers unveiled a groundbreaking discovery that DNA damage and brain inflammation are vital processes for forming long-term memories, particularly within the brain's hippocampus. Contrary to previous beliefs associating inflammation with neurological diseases, this study highlights inflammation's critical role in memory formation through the activation of the Toll-Like Receptor 9 (TLR9) pathway following DNA damage in hippocampal neurons.

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·October 16, 2015·4 min read

Inflammation in the Brain Linked to Schizophrenia Risk

A new study reports immune cells are more active in the brains of people at risk of developing schizophrenia, as well as those already diagnosed with the disease.

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·November 16, 2020·3 min read

Parasite Infection Discovery Could Assist Mental Health Treatments

Behavioral changes in those with T.gondii infection could be linked to lower levels of norepinephrine. Norepinephrine also controls inflammation. Both neuroinflammation and norepinephrine are associated with a range of psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia and ADHD.

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·August 21, 2022·4 min read

Lupus Pill Shows Promise in Mice; Clinical Trial Underway

Afimetoran, a newly developed pill to treat lupus, not only prevents lupus-like symptoms in mice, it also reverses signs of organ damage caused by the disease and prevents death. The medication is now undergoing phase 2 clinical trials to assess its effectiveness in lupus patients.

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·July 25, 2023·5 min read

Newly Discovered Brain Circuit Regulates Inflammatory Responses

Scientists unveiled a new brain circuit playing a crucial role in responding to infections or injuries. This circuit detects inflammation in the blood and plays a key role in regulating the immune system's anti-inflammatory response.