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Alzheimer’s disease risk gene APOE4 impairs function of brain immune cells

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 16, 2019

APOE4 increases the inflammatory response of human microglia while reducing cellular migration. The gene also impairs the metabolic activity of the immune cells. The findings show APOE4 has a profound impact on the basic functions of microglia.... Read More...

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Acute cerebellar inflammation and hyperexcitability induces ‘depression-like’ behavior

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 13, 2019

Acute inflammation of the anterior cerebellum resulted in depression-like symptoms in rodent models. Suppressing microglia helped reduce hyperexcitability and symptoms of depression.... Read More...

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Creation of new brain cells plays an underappreciated role in Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsAugust 30, 2019

Microglia may play a significant role in disrupting neurogenesis in those with Alzheimer's disease. When mice were given drugs which caused microglial cells to die, neurogenesis returned to normal.... Read More...

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Link between brain immune cells and Alzheimer’s disease development identified

Neuroscience NewsAugust 21, 2019

The brain's immune cells may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. Turning off microglia in specific areas of the brain prevented the formation of amyloid plaques. The findings could help pave the way for new treatments for Alzheimer's.... Read More...

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Study identifies type of brain cell involved in stuttering

Neuroscience NewsAugust 19, 2019

In mice genetically engineered to carry human stuttering mutations, vocalization defects are derived from abnormalities in astrocytes in the corpus callosum. ... Read More...

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Gut microbes protect against neurologic damage from viral infections

Neuroscience NewsJuly 16, 2019

A healthy and diverse microbiome is essential for quickly clearing viral infections in the nervous system to prevent risks associated with multiple sclerosis. Mice with lower gut bacteria had weaker immune responses and were unable to eliminate viruses, leading to worsening paralysis. Those treated with antibiotics before infection had fewer microglia. ... Read More...

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Raising eyebrows on neuroinflammation: Surprising role of ‘skin plumping’ hyaluronic acid

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2019

Hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally produced by the human body and a popular additive in cosmetics that boast plumper skin, may be a useful tool in treating neuroinflammation. ... Read More...

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Immune cells invade aging brains, disrupt new nerve cell formation

Neuroscience NewsJuly 3, 2019

Intrusive T cells have been discovered in the brain's neurogenic niches of older mice and humans. Findings suggest the T cells impair neurogenesis.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s missing link ID’d, answering what tips brain’s decline

Neuroscience NewsJune 24, 2019

Study in mice and humans reveals reinforcing the activity of microglia could slow, or potentially halt, the proliferation of Tau tangles in Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Reducing brain inflammation could treat tinnitus and other hearing loss-related disorders

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2019

Rodent study reveals noise-induced hearing loss is associated with elevated expression of proinflammatory cytokines and microglia activation in the primary auditory cortex. Pharmacologically depleting microglia helps prevent tinnitus in mice with noise-induced hearing loss.... Read More...

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Immune system can slow degenerative eye disease: Mouse study

Neuroscience NewsJune 17, 2019

Study reveals C3, which can cause damage in some eye diseases, may help to slow the progression of retinitis pigmentosa.... Read More...

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Promising treatment option for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Neuroscience NewsJune 11, 2019

Blocking the activity of interleukin-1 in mouse models of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) helped reverse symptoms. Researchers say patients with CRPS should respond to immune-based treatments which reduce some of the disease features.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s disease risk gene APOE4 impairs function of brain immune cells

Acute cerebellar inflammation and hyperexcitability induces ‘depression-like’ behavior

Creation of new brain cells plays an underappreciated role in Alzheimer’s disease

Link between brain immune cells and Alzheimer’s disease development identified

Study identifies type of brain cell involved in stuttering

Gut microbes protect against neurologic damage from viral infections

Raising eyebrows on neuroinflammation: Surprising role of ‘skin plumping’ hyaluronic acid

Immune cells invade aging brains, disrupt new nerve cell formation

Alzheimer’s missing link ID’d, answering what tips brain’s decline

Reducing brain inflammation could treat tinnitus and other hearing loss-related disorders

Immune system can slow degenerative eye disease: Mouse study

Promising treatment option for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome