FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 14, 2018·4 min readMore 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 5, 2017·5 min readInvestigating Protein’s Role in Lupus DevelopmentA new study reports the loss of the Bim protein in macrophages leads to lupus-like symptoms in mice. The findings may help in the development of new treatments for the autoimmune disease in humans.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 25, 2019·4 min readScientists track brain tumor turncoats with advanced imagingAdvanced imaging techniques visualize macrophages in brain tumors in mouse models of glioblastoma.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 5, 2016·6 min read“Shock and Kill” Strategy for Curing HIV May Endanger Patients’ BrainsThe 'shock and kill' therapeutic strategy for treating HIV could potentially cause harmful neuroinflammation, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 2, 2015·5 min readThe Innate Immune System Modulates the Severity of Multiple SclerosisA new study reports on the processes which amplify neuroinflammation in multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 1, 2013·4 min readLack of Immune Cell Receptor Impairs Clearance of Amyloid Beta Protein from the BrainResearchers discover increased expression of the Scara1 protein could impede the progression of Alzheimer's disease as it plays an important role in the removal of amyloid beta from the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2017·5 min readUnderstanding How Omega 3 Dampens Inflammatory ReactionsResearchers from NTNU find new evidence of how omega 3 fatty acids can dampen inflammatory reactions in the body.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 6, 2019·3 min readDetailed 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
FeaturedNeurology·July 10, 2015·4 min readRepair or Destroy? Identifying the Receptors Modulating Macrophage Response to Spinal Cord InjuryResearchers attempt to identify which macrophage receptors promote neural repair and which are directed to the destructive process following spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·April 11, 2018·4 min readImmunological 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 15, 2015·5 min readSpleen Could Be Potential Target for Treating Chronic Inflammation Following StrokeAccording to new research, the spleen could be a target for treating stroke induced chronic inflammation which leads to further brain cell death.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 9, 2017·4 min readMaking Fat Mice Lean: Specialized Macrophages Responsible For Fat BreakdownResearchers have identified a population of immune cells that appear to be associated with neurons which play a role in fat storage and obesity.Read More