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·July 17, 2017·14 min read

Two New Genes Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers from Cardiff University have identified two new genes that can influence a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 10, 2017·4 min read

More Evidence That Natural Plant Compound May Reduce Aging’s Cognitive Effects

Researchers from Salk Institute have found additional evidence that fisetin, a natural compound found in strawberries, could help to treat cognitive decline and memory loss associated with aging. They discovered the compound reduced memory loss in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Based on the findings, researchers report fisetin could help prevent other age related neurodegenerative diseases.

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·July 5, 2017·7 min read

Brain’s Immune Cells May Drive Overeating and Weight Gain

Researchers report microglia, immune cells found in the brain, may trigger overeating and increase weight gain as a response to high fat diets. The study suggests targeting microglia could provide new treatment options to help curb obesity.

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·June 21, 2017·5 min read

Brain Inflammation Discovered in Those With OCD

Brain inflammation is 30% higher in people with OCD than in their peers without the disorder, a new study reports.

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·June 15, 2017·5 min read

Surprising New Link Between Inflammation and Mental Illness

A new study considers whether immune system changes in people with lupus contribute to neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with the disease.

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·June 9, 2017·4 min read

Retina May Be Sensitive Gauge of Blast Wave Pressure Injury

Blast related injuries that do not cause long term brain injury can result in long term retinal injury.

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·May 31, 2017·4 min read

New Connections Sprout Between Alzheimer’s and the Immune System

Study offers insight into the link between the immune system and the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 31, 2017·4 min read

Seasonal Flu Infection May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

A new study reports mice infected with a flu virus had an increased risk of developing Parkinson's symptoms. Importantly, mice vaccinated against the flu were less sensitive to MPTP and less likely to develop Parkinson's like symptoms.

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·May 30, 2017·5 min read

Phagocytes in the Brain: Good or Bad?

Stimulating microglial cells could delay the onset of some neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.

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·May 19, 2017·3 min read

New Robust and Efficient Method For Deriving Microglia From Human Stem Cells

New protocol will allow researchers to generate microglia from individual patients.

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·April 27, 2017·5 min read

A Molecular Trigger For Brain Inflammation

Findings could help guide researchers to develop new drugs to treat Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological diseases.

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·April 25, 2017·4 min read

Skin Stem Cells Used to Generate New Brain Cells

Researchers generate microglia from stem cells derived from the skin. They believe their findings could help advance the understanding of the role microglia plays in Alzheimer's.