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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 16, 2020A new strategy for the management of inflammatory painM2 macrophages can produce various endogenous opioids, such as endorphins, enkephalin, and dynorphin, which activate opioid receptors at the site of inflammation. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 4, 2020Dopamine signals may guide migration of immune cells to infection sitesDopamine may play a role in activating immune cells to migrate in the early stages of infection. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 18, 2019Whole body vibration shakes up microbiome, reducing inflammation in diabetesWhole-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
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 25, 2019Scientists track brain tumor turncoats with advanced imagingAdvanced imaging techniques visualize macrophages in brain tumors in mouse models of glioblastoma. Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 6, 2019Detailed brain map uncovers hidden immune cells that may be involved in neurodegenerative disordersUsing mouse models, researchers have developed a comprehensive map of the brain's immune cells. The study found microglia in the choroid plexus showed a similar activation state as microglia that come into contact with Amyloid deposits. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 14, 2018More Immune Cells in Brains of Those with SchizophreniaA new study reports some people with schizophrenia have increased numbers of immune cells in their brains. Researchers say the immune cells may be producing inflammatory signals in those with the condition. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 21, 2018How the Body Clock Controls InflammationA new study sheds light on how the circadian clock controls inflammatory response. By understanding the link between inflammation and circadian rhythm, researchers believe it may be most effective to target specific conditions at certain times of the day. The findings may also explain why those who experience body clock disruptions are more susceptible to inflammatory conditions. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 22, 2018Link Between Tuberculosis and Parkinson’s Disease DiscoveredStudying what the LRRK2 gene does in macrophages infected with the bacterium that causes tuberculosis, researchers believe they may have identified a cause of Parkinson's disease. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·April 11, 2018Immunological Memory in the BrainResearchers report inflammation reactions can cause long term alterations to immune cells in the brain which can influence the progression of neurodegenerative disorders later in life. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 11, 2018Discovery Could Let Doctors Customize Brain’s Immune Response to DiseaseResearchers have discovered a method to engraft immune cells in the brains of lab mice without the use of radiation. Read More
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