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·November 22, 2017·5 min read

How Rogue Immune Cells Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier to Cause Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have discovered how TH1 and TH17 immune cells obtain access to neurons in multiple sclerosis.

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·October 31, 2017·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease Might Be a ‘Whole Body’ Problem

Using a technique called parabiosis on pairs of mice, researchers discover what they call 'cancer like mobility' of amyloid beta, reporting it can travel to the brain from other parts of the body.

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·September 11, 2017·10 min read

Gut Microbes May Influence Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Two new studies published in PNAS suggest gut microbes may play a key role in the neurodegeneration associated with multiple sclerosis. The findings could help researchers identify new therapies to help treat the autoimmune disease, such as dietary changes and drugs based on microbial byproducts.

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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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·June 23, 2017·5 min read

New Brain Network Model Could Explain Differences in Brain Injuries

Researchers report looking at neural networks in the brain, rather than just specific regions, could shed new light on why some brain injuries are worse than others.

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·May 19, 2017·3 min read

Stressing the Brain Through Technology May Reduce Age Related Diseases

A new study describes how advances in technology can help us avoid aging and age related diseases.

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·March 23, 2017·5 min read

New Gene Interaction Associated With Increased Multiple Sclerosis Risk

A new study reports a three fold risk for people who carry variants of two specific genes in developing multiple sclerosis.

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·February 23, 2017·4 min read

Prolonged Sleep May Predict Dementia Risk

According to researchers, people who consistently sleep for more than 9 hours a night have double the risk of developing dementia over a 10 year period than their peers who sleep for less time.