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·June 3, 2016·3 min read

Stress Hormone’s Link With Psychosis

Patients at risk for psychosis have different levels of cortisol after waking than healthy controls, a new study reports.

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·June 1, 2016·4 min read

Flu Like Symptoms During Pregnancy May Affect Fetal Brain Development

A new study reports babies born to moms who suffered from viral infections, even mild ones, while pregnant are at increased risk of brain abnormalities.

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·May 20, 2016·3 min read

How Antibodies Access Neurons to Fight Infection

Researchers report they have solved the puzzle as to how antibodies enter the nervous system to control viral infections.

Image show the impact of prolonged antibiotic treatment on brain cell plasticity and cognitive function.

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·May 19, 2016·4 min read

A Link Between Gut Bacteria and Neurogenesis: Mouse Study

According to a new mouse study, antibiotics that are strong enough to kill gut bacteria can also halt the growth of hippocampal neurons.

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·May 17, 2016·4 min read

Genetic Switch Turned on During Fasting Helps Stop Inflammation

Researchers report a molecular pathway that activates during fasting could help halt the spread of intestinal bacteria into the bloodstream.

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·May 16, 2016·6 min read

Potential Transmission of Non-Genetic Behavioral Traits From Mom to Child

A new study reports symptoms of psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and heightened response to stress, may be transmitted from mom to child, and even grandchildren by multiple non genetic mechanisms.

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·May 12, 2016·5 min read

Auto-Inflammation May Be A Cause of Dementia

A new study reports auto-inflammation may be implicated in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 9, 2016·4 min read

Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection May Give New Insights into Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reports diet and gut bacteria may influence astrocytes and help control inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis.

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·May 3, 2016·3 min read

Yoga May Help Combat Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reports low impact exercise, such as yoga and swimming, can help improve certain symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

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·April 19, 2016·4 min read

Can A Protein Reverse Alzheimer’s Symptoms in One Week?

Researchers report IL-33 can reduce memory and cognitive problems associated with Alzheimer's disease within one week of treatment in mice. Additionally, IL-33 can reduce the number and size of amyloid plaques.

Diagram shows how an ischemic stoke affects the brain.

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·April 15, 2016·4 min read

Immune Cells May Help Brain Heal Itself Following a Stroke

A new study reports inflammation can be beneficial in helping the brain to recover following a stroke.

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·April 12, 2016·4 min read

Proteins That May Protect Against Age Related Illnesses Discovered

Researchers have discovered six proteins that could help us to better understand how we age and could also potentially unlock new insights into a range of aging related diseases.