T cells

New Immune System Regulators Revealed

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Using CRISPR gene editing, researchers mapped important genes for helping T helper cells. The findings could help generate new treatments to activate the immune system against infection and to attack tumor cells.... Read More...

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A Single Faulty Gene Can Lead to Lupus

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

Researchers report defects in the Ets1 gene is linked to characteristics associated with systemic lupus erythematosus immune abnormalities.... Read More...

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DNA Vaccine Reduces Both Toxic Proteins Linked to Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsNovember 21, 2018

A new DNA vaccine tested in mice significantly reduces tau and amyloid beta, two proteins implicated in Alzheimer's disease. The findings, researchers say, may pave the way for clinical trials in humans with the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...

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Nature of Immune Cells in Brain Discovered

Neuroscience NewsNovember 2, 2018

Researchers have discovered how the nature of T cells help protect the brain from viruses. The findings shed light on the role the immune system plays in a number of neurodegenerative disorders.... Read More...

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How Salt Can Trigger Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsOctober 30, 2018

A new study reports salt could be a possible trigger for inflammation in multiple sclerosis. Researchers report cells in a high salt environment show activation of the beta catenin/Wnt signaling pathway, a pathway previously implicated in disrupting regulatory T cells and triggering inflammation.... Read More...

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Link Between Gut Flora and Multiple Sclerosis Discovered

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2018

A new study reports T cells are activated in the intestines and migrate to the brain, causing an inflammatory cascade that may lead to multiple sclerosis. Researchers say the gut microbiome may play a more significant role in the development and progression of MS than previously believed.... Read More...

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The Brain’s Tiny Thrill Seekers

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 4, 2018

Researchers discover numerous differences in microglia between males and females. In males, the study reports, microglia is more abundant and permanently at attention.... Read More...

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Can Fasting Improve Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms?

Neuroscience NewsJuly 9, 2018

A new study reveals intermittent fasting successfully reduces multiple sclerosis like symptoms. Mice who fasted every other day were less likely to develop motor problems associated with the disease.... Read More...

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CMV Virus May Boost Our Immune System

Neuroscience NewsJuly 2, 2018

Researchers report the cytomegalovirus may actually boost, not weaken, our immune systems.... Read More...

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Human Blood Cells Transformed into Functional Neurons

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2018

A groundbreaking study reveals human immune cells in the blood can be transformed into functional neurons within 3 weeks by adding four proteins. The discovery could be used to generate neurons to study specific psychological and neurological disorders, researchers say.... Read More...

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First Clues to the Causes of Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2018

Researchers report TOX, a DNA binding factor, may play a significant role in triggering multiple sclerosis. The study reports TOX promotes T cells to initiate autoimmune tissue destruction in the brain.... Read More...

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Parkinson’s Gene Initiates Disease Outside of the Brain

Neuroscience NewsMarch 21, 2018

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...

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Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Wired for Obesity: Genes Involved in Development Can Affect Body Weight

Epigenetics Contributes to Male and Female Differences in Fear Memories

Neuroscience

Wired for Obesity: Genes Involved in Development Can Affect Body Weight

Epigenetics Contributes to Male and Female Differences in Fear Memories

Fever Alters Immune Cells So They Can Better Reach Infections

Neurology

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

How Manganese Produces a Parkinsonian Syndrome

AI

Using AI and Data Streams to Predict Local Flu Activity

Harnessing Machine Learning to Uncover New Insights Into the Brain

Neural Fingerprints ID Those Likely to Abstain from Cocaine

Robotics

How Game Theory Can Bring Humans and Robots Closer Together

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Robots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint Accuracy

Psychology

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

Difficulties with Audiovisual Processing Contributes to Childhood Dyslexia

New Immune System Regulators Revealed

A Single Faulty Gene Can Lead to Lupus

DNA Vaccine Reduces Both Toxic Proteins Linked to Alzheimer’s

Nature of Immune Cells in Brain Discovered

How Salt Can Trigger Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis

Link Between Gut Flora and Multiple Sclerosis Discovered

The Brain’s Tiny Thrill Seekers

Can Fasting Improve Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms?

CMV Virus May Boost Our Immune System

Human Blood Cells Transformed into Functional Neurons

First Clues to the Causes of Multiple Sclerosis

Parkinson’s Gene Initiates Disease Outside of the Brain