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Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation shows promise for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation reduces inflammation and improves symptoms for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. The simulation technique helps inhibit the production of cytokines and reduces inflammatory response.... Read More...

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Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

Researchers report those who experience chronic inflammation during middle may be at increased risk of developing cognitive and memory disorders during old age. ... Read More...

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Link Between Autoimmune Disorder and Psychosis Confirmed

Neuroscience NewsJune 30, 2018

A new study confirms a link between a number of autoimmune diseases and an increased risk of developing psychosis.... Read More...

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How the Brain Plays a Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

Peripheral inflammation is associated with brain connectivity and structure in those with rheumatoid arthritis, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Link Between Huntington’s Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2018

Researchers have identified a genetic overlap between rheumatoid arthritis and Huntington's disease. The findings could open the door to developing new therapeutic targets and medications to combat both conditions.... Read More...

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Researchers Make Cells That Enable to Sense of Touch

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2018

UCLA researchers have successfully transformed human stem cells into sensory interneurons.... Read More...

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CRISPR Used to Edit Stem Cells in Fight Against Arthritis

Neuroscience NewsApril 29, 2017

Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to rewire stem cells in order to fight inflammation caused by arthritis.... Read More...

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Clues to Relationship Between Schizophrenia and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2017

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

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Putting Autophagy Under the Microscope

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2016

Researchers have been able to capture autophagy in super resolution.... Read More...

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2016

A new study reports vagus nerve stimulation reduces symptoms of RA, cytokine levels and inflammation.... Read More...

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Too Much ‘Noise’ Can Affect Brain Development

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2016

A new study reports uncontrolled fluctuation in the concentration of retinoic acid can lead to disruptions in brain organization during development.... Read More...

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Serotonin Deficiency Implicated in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Neuroscience NewsMarch 9, 2016

Researchers have implicated serotonin in the pathophysiology of RA.... Read More...

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Healthy brain development is a human right

Like A Lot of Things, Women’s Gut Microbiomes Appear to Mature Earlier than Men’s

Study identifies our ‘inner pickpocket’

Neurology

Like A Lot of Things, Women’s Gut Microbiomes Appear to Mature Earlier than Men’s

Multiple brain regions moderate and link depressive mood and pain

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Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Psychology

Healthy brain development is a human right

Multiple brain regions moderate and link depressive mood and pain

Link between air pollution and anxiety in children investigated

RA

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation shows promise for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later

Link Between Autoimmune Disorder and Psychosis Confirmed

How the Brain Plays a Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Link Between Huntington’s Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered

Researchers Make Cells That Enable to Sense of Touch

CRISPR Used to Edit Stem Cells in Fight Against Arthritis

Clues to Relationship Between Schizophrenia and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Putting Autophagy Under the Microscope

Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Too Much ‘Noise’ Can Affect Brain Development

Serotonin Deficiency Implicated in Rheumatoid Arthritis