FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 13, 2023·4 min readEpilepsy Could Become Easier to Pinpoint With Blood TestHigher 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 13, 2023·4 min readA New Immune Pathway Sheds Light on ALSA recent study reveals that certain proteins, usually associated with inflammation and immunity, can cause damage to our neurons, contributing to ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 8, 2023·6 min readHow the Brain Senses InfectionA 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 6, 2023·5 min readDepression Linked to Deadly Inflammation in Lung Cancer PatientsHigher levels of inflammation linked to poorer survival rates are two to three times more likely in lung cancer patients with depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 6, 2023·5 min readHow Heavy Alcohol Consumption Increases Brain InflammationThe 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.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·March 3, 2023·6 min readAge-Related Brain Differences in Autistic IndividualsGenes 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·February 28, 2023·6 min readIdentifying the Inflammatory Cells Behind Chemo BrainMicroglia 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 15, 2023·4 min readMultiple Sclerosis Discovery Could End Disease’s Chronic InflammationBlocking 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 9, 2023·5 min readNew Biomarker for Disease Progression in Multiple SclerosisThe 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·January 30, 2023·5 min readCalcium Channels Regulate Neuroinflammation and Neuropathic PainThe Orai1 class of calcium channels regulates sex differences in the functioning of immune cells associated with neuroinflammation and neuropathic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 30, 2023·4 min readCoffee With Milk May Have an Anti-inflammatory EffectAdding 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 27, 2023·4 min readA Drug That Increases Dopamine Can Reverse the Effects of Inflammation on the Brain in DepressionLevodopa, a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson's disease that increases dopamine in the brain was found to reverse the effects of neuroinflammation on the reward system and improve symptoms associated with depression.Read More
