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·March 21, 2017·5 min read

Changes in the Vascular System May Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report a plasma component that is usually involved in blood clotting and inflammation may also play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 14, 2017·5 min read

Model of Anorexia Created Using Stem Cells

Findings suggest a strong genetic factor could predispose people to anorexia and other eating disorders.

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·March 6, 2017·6 min read

Head Injuries Can Alter Hundreds of Genes and Lead to Serious Brain Damage

A new study reports head injuries can cause harm to genes in the brain, leading to an increased risk for neurological and psychiatric disorders.

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·February 25, 2017·5 min read

Clues to Relationship Between Schizophrenia and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers discover 8 genes that could explain the inverse relationship between RA and schizophrenia.

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·February 8, 2017·3 min read

Shedding Light on the Biology of Progressive Form of Multiple Sclerosis

New research could help develop treatments for secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.

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·February 5, 2017·5 min read

Stem Cell Transplants May Induce Long-Term Remission of Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reveals immunosupressive therapy coupled with stem cell transplantation can induce sustained remission in RRMS patients.

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·February 2, 2017·5 min read

Universal Immune Mechanism as a Regulator of Sleep

Sleep may be regulated by inflammasome NLRP3, researchers report.

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·January 27, 2017·4 min read

Mindful Meditation Training Lowers Biomarkers of Stress Response in Anxiety Disorder

According to researchers, mindful meditation can reduce stress hormones and inflammatory responses to stressful situations in people with GAD.

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·January 27, 2017·4 min read

Chronic Sleep Deprivation Suppresses Immune System

A new study reports shorter sleep duration can suppress the immune system and could answer why people tend to get sick when they don't get enough sleep.

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·January 23, 2017·2 min read

New Trial May Revolutionize Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Researchers report intravenous immunoglobin can reduce inflammation and may improve recovery from spinal cord injuries.

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·January 21, 2017·5 min read

Changes in Blood-Brain Barrier and Intestinal Permeability Found in People With Autism

Researchers discover a link between neuroinflammation associated with impairment to the blood-brain barrier and intestinal permeability in people with ASD.