Surprise Finding in Neurons
Researchers discover higher infection rates in Purkinje cells with the herpesvirus HHV-6 in patients with bipolar disorder.... Read More...
neuroinflammation
Neuroinflammation Play a Critical Role in Stress Induced Depression
Researchers report repeated social defeat stress activates microglia in the medial prefrontal cortex, triggering inflammation related cytokines. This leads to impaired neural responses in the mPFC, resulting in depressive behavior.... Read More...
Piglet Study Sheds Light of How Stress is Bad For Your Body
A new study reports early life stress in pigs impacts their health, specifically their GI tract, later in life. The findings could have implications for developing new stress relieving therapies in humans.... Read More...
Immune Cells Hold Promise For Slowing ALS Progression
A new immunotherapy treatment for ALS patients is not only safe, but can also help slow the progression of the disease, researchers report.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Prolonged Exposure to Air Pollution Leads to Genetic Changes in the Brain: Rat Study
A new study reveals long term exposure of particulate matter in air pollution triggered the appearance of cancer related genes and inflammation in the brains of rats. The study provides additional insight into the health effects of air pollution.... Read More...
Multiple Sclerosis Drug Could Reduce Painful Side Effects of Common Cancer Treatment
According to a new study, a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis could help to treat pain caused by cancer treatments in myeloma patients.... Read More...
Brain Development Influenced by Immune System
A new study provides further evidence for immune system activation during pregnancy and disruptions in brain development. Many adult diseases, researchers say, may originate during fetal development. ... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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. ... Read More...
Parkinson’s Gene Initiates Disease Outside of the Brain
A new study reveals the LRRK2 genetic mutation may alter cells circulating outside of the brain. Researchers report the mutation may alter how immune cells react to common illnesses, causing an inflammatory reaction in the brain that can lead to the development of Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
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.... Read More...