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‘Resetting’ immune cells improves traumatic brain injury recovery

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 24, 2020

By inhibiting a particular receptor microglia use to survive, researchers reduced neuroinflammation and prompted recovery following traumatic brain injury in mouse models.... Read More...

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Abnormally low levels of a key protein in brains of young men with autism

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 21, 2020

Males on the autism spectrum have significantly lower levels of a protein in their brains' that plays a role in inflammation and metabolism. ... Read More...

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How the brain’s immune system could be harnessed to improve memory

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 11, 2020

Altering microglia in rats helped enhance their performance in memory tasks by up to 50%. The findings could help to develop new therapies that enhance memory function and prevent cognitive decline in humans.... Read More...

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Flickering light mobilizes brain chemistry that may fight Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 3, 2020

Exposure to light pulsing at 40 hertz causes the brain to release a surge of cytokines which activate microglia and reduces neuroinflammation. The findings could help with the development of new treatments to fight Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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T. gondii cat parasite reduces general anxiety in infected mice, not just fear of feline predators

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2020

Mice infected with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite showed no selective reduction in fear of feline predators. Findings reveal chronic T. gondii infection reduces anxiety and risk-aversion while increasing curiosity and exploratory behaviors.... Read More...

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Drugs that quell brain inflammation reverse dementia

Neuroscience NewsDecember 29, 2019

Older mice given anti-inflammatory medication were better able to learn new tasks and became almost as adept at learning as mice half their age.... Read More...

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Scientists discover medicinal cannabis substitute for treating Parkinson’s disease

Neuroscience NewsDecember 20, 2019

HU-308, a cannabis substitute, can reduce L-dopa induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's patients.... Read More...

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Pregnancy stress triggers immune response that may contribute to postpartum depression

Neuroscience NewsOctober 21, 2019

Chronic stress during pregnancy increases neuroinflammation. The immune changes may create circumstances in the brain, which increase susceptibility to postnatal depression.... Read More...

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Surprise contributor to multiple sclerosis identified

Neuroscience NewsOctober 7, 2019

Oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs) actively contribute to neuroinflammation associated with multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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A brain protein that could put the brakes on Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2019

Reducing the expression of the protein TOM1 in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease increased the pathology, exacerbated cognitive problems, and raised levels of inflammation in the brain. Restoring TOM1 reversed the effects. Findings suggest a new therapeutic target for treating dementia.... 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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High-fat diets affect your brain, not just your physical appearance

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 9, 2019

High-fat diets are not only bad for your waistline, they are also bad for your brain health. A new study reveals high-fat diets contribute to hypothalamic inflammation which occurs long before symptoms of obesity arise.... Read More...

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