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·May 16, 2018·4 min read

How the Gut Influences Neurological Diseases

Researchers examine the role gut bacteria plays in the development of neurological disorders. Using mouse models of multiple sclerosis, researchers found compounds generated from the breakdown of tryptophan can cross the blood-brain barrier and activate anti-inflammatory pathways that limit neurodegeneration. Activation of these pathway have also been linked to Alzheimer's and brain cancers.

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·May 10, 2018·5 min read

Neuroinflammation Seen in Spinal Cord and Nerve Roots of Patients With Chronic Sciatica

A new study reveals a link between chronic sciatica and inflammation in key areas of the nervous system. Researchers say the location of the inflammation could help to determine which patients will feel relief from steroid injections to curb the pain.

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·April 14, 2018·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Plaque Affects Different Brain Cells Differently

Alzheimer's linked protein, amyloid beta, appears to do very little harm to glial cells, at least in fruit flies, researchers report.

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·April 11, 2018·4 min read

Immunological Memory in the Brain

Researchers 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.

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·April 11, 2018·5 min read

Discovery Could Let Doctors Customize Brain’s Immune Response to Disease

Researchers have discovered a method to engraft immune cells in the brains of lab mice without the use of radiation.

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·March 26, 2018·3 min read

Captured on Film For the First Time: Microglia Nibbling on Synapses

A new electronic microscopy study has captured microglia perform their role in synaptic pruning.

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·March 20, 2018·1 min read

Myelin Continues to Grow Throughout Life

Researchers report myelin continues to form and restructure in the adult brain.

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·March 12, 2018·3 min read

Caloric Restriction in Combination With Low-Fat Diet Helps Protect Aging Brains: Mouse Study

A new study reveals low fat diets and limited caloric intake may prevent age induced activation of microglia.

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·February 28, 2018·5 min read

Over Years, Depression Changes the Brain

A new study reports those who suffer from persistent depression lasting more than ten years have higher levels of neuroinflammation.

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·February 26, 2018·4 min read

New Way to Stop Inflammation in Alzheimer’s and Immune System Disorders

Researchers report new findings about the immune system could help treat inflammation in Alzheimer's disease and could save people from deadly inflammation associated with sepsis.