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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 16, 2019More Than Just Jaundice: Bilirubin May Protect The BrainBilirubin, a bile pigment most commonly associated with jaundice in newborns, appears to have neuroprotective properties. A new study in mice reveals bilirubin may protect the brain against oxidative stress. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 16, 2019Gut microbes protect against neurologic damage from viral infectionsA healthy and diverse microbiome is essential for quickly clearing viral infections in the nervous system to prevent risks associated with multiple sclerosis. Mice with lower gut bacteria had weaker immune responses and were unable to eliminate viruses, leading to worsening paralysis. Those treated with antibiotics before infection had fewer microglia. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 24, 2019Certain cells secrete a substance in the brain that protects neuronsVascular cell loss results in neuron loss, researchers report. However, pericytes secrete a substance that helps protect neurons, even when vascular cell degeneration begins to occur. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 2, 2019Astrocytes protect neurons from toxic buildupStimulating mouse neurons in a dish lead to a build-up to fatty acids and lipid particle release. Astrocytes engulfed the particles and increased genetic activity associated with detoxification. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 3, 2017One Step Closer to Finding Out How Wine May Protect Your NeuronsA new study finds wine-derived human gut metabolites may have neuroprotective capabilities. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·February 24, 2017To Drink or Not To Drink: The Aging Brain and AlcoholA new paper raised the question, can limited alcohol consumption help stave off age related cognitive impairment? Read More
