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·March 2, 2015·4 min read

New Genetic Target Identified in Fight Against Some Neurodegenerative Diseases

According to a new study, triggering TREM2 could help slow the progression of some neurodegenerative diseases.

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·February 20, 2015·6 min read

Epigenomics of Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

A new study reveals an immune basis of Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 14, 2015·4 min read

Combat Veterans’ Brains Reveal Hidden Damage from IED Blasts

Researchers report they may have discovered the signature of blast neurotrauma.

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·September 8, 2014·5 min read

Targeted Immune System Booster Removes Toxic Proteins in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports researchers have been successful in harnessing a mouse's immune system to attack and remove the buildup of toxic proteins in the brain which are markers for Alzheimer's.

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·March 13, 2014·1 min read

Scientists Catch Brain Damage in the Act

Researchers uncover how hypoxia and inflammation cause brain damage in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and strokes.

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Featured Neurology

·February 18, 2014·4 min read

Environmentally Sensitive Cells with a Hulk Like Rage

Exposure to air pollution in urban areas could trigger a toxic response in neurons and impact pathways associated with neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.

Featured Psychology

·January 8, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Find a New Mechanism Underlying Depression

Changes in microglia underlie depressive symptoms brought on by exposure to chronic stress, a new study reports.

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·December 9, 2013·5 min read

Concussion Secrets Unveiled in Mice and Man

Using a mouse trauma model, researchers observe specific cells mount an immune response to concussion brain injuries in an attempt to prevent more widespread damage.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 25, 2013·3 min read

A New Kind of Genetic Switch Can Target the Activities of Just One Type of Brain Cell

Microglia plays crucial roles both in healthy and diseased brains, a new study reports.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 25, 2013·6 min read

Common Brain Cell Plays Key Role in Shaping Neural Circuits

Astrocytes actively refine neural circuits by selectively eliminating synapses, a new study reports.

Featured Genetics

·November 14, 2013·3 min read

New Study Identifies Genes Uniquely Expressed by the Brain’s Immune Cells

Researchers use a novel sequencing method to identify a group of genes used by microglia to sense pathogenic organisms, toxins and damaged neurons.

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Featured Neurology

·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.