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Image shows zebrafish larva infected with cryptococcal meningitis.

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·September 29, 2015·5 min read

Meningitis Model Shows Infection’s Sci-Fi Worthy Creep Into the Brain

A new study tracks, in real time, how Cryptococcal meningitis invades the brain.

Image of a normal brain slice and a brain slice of an Alzheimer's patient.

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·September 28, 2015·4 min read

Possible Role of Immune System in Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study investigates how genetics risk factors for Alzheimer's could influence a key immune cell.

Image of an osteoclast, with bone below it, showing typical distinguishing characteristics: a large cell with multiple nuclei and a "foamy" cytosol.

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·September 21, 2015·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Drug Could Be Used to Treat Bone Loss

A new study reports a drug commonly used to treat Alzheimer's disease appears to effectively reduce bone loss and prevent fractures.

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·September 15, 2015·5 min read

Spleen Could Be Potential Target for Treating Chronic Inflammation Following Stroke

According to new research, the spleen could be a target for treating stroke induced chronic inflammation which leads to further brain cell death.

These are the re-engineered blood cells.

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·September 11, 2015·3 min read

Parkinson’s Disease Damaged Neurons Learn to Heal Themselves with Help of Modified White Blood Cells

Researchers have genetically modified white blood cells to produce GDNF and deliver it to the brain, a new study reports.

This image shows a macrophage extending its 'arms' to engulf two particles.

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·July 10, 2015·4 min read

Repair or Destroy? Identifying the Receptors Modulating Macrophage Response to Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers attempt to identify which macrophage receptors promote neural repair and which are directed to the destructive process following spinal cord injury.

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·July 7, 2015·5 min read

Enriched Blood Cells Help Preserve Cognition in Mice With Features of Alzheimer’s

Researchers have been able to preserve cognition in mice exhibiting features of Alzheimer's disease.

The image shows pristine and CMC-coated Fe-MWNTs.

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·December 12, 2014·2 min read

‘Trojan Horse’ Proteins Used to Target Hard to Reach Cancers

Using nanoparticles, researchers have discovered a way to target difficult to reach cancers.

The image shows a macrophage ingesting pathogens.

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·July 21, 2013·2 min read

MS Study Targets Damage Affecting Nerves

New research suggests macrophages can help trigger myelin regeneration. The finding could lead to a potential new treatment for multiple sclerosis.

This image shows amyloid beta plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 1, 2013·4 min read

Lack of Immune Cell Receptor Impairs Clearance of Amyloid Beta Protein from the Brain

Researchers 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.