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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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Gut Bacteria Drives Autoimmune Diseases

Neuroscience NewsMarch 11, 2018

A new study reveals E. gallinarum, a intestinal bacteria, can trigger autoimmune disease. Researchers say the autoimmune activation can be suppressed by a vaccine designed to target the bacteria, and with the help of antibiotics.... Read More...

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A Lifetime of Regular Exercise Slows Down Aging

Neuroscience NewsMarch 10, 2018

According to researchers, older adults who exercised for most of their lives showed signs of slowed down aging. The study reports those who actively cycled into older age had lower cholesterol levels and better immune systems than those who did not partake in regular exercise.... Read More...

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Investigating Protein’s Role in Lupus Development

Neuroscience NewsDecember 5, 2017

A new study reports the loss of the Bim protein in macrophages leads to lupus-like symptoms in mice. The findings may help in the development of new treatments for the autoimmune disease in humans.... Read More...

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Altered Tetanus Vaccine May Protect Against Allergies and Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 23, 2017

Combining a tetanus vaccine with a virus particle may prove effective as a protection against Alzheimer's. The vaccine could also be used to treat allergies and psoriasis, researchers report.... Read More...

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Activation of Immune T Cells Leads to Behavioral Changes

Neuroscience NewsOctober 23, 2017

A new Nature Immunology study reveals immune cells alter the body's metabolism when activated, leading to changes in behavior.... Read More...

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Preventing Autoimmune Disease After Viral Infections

Neuroscience NewsOctober 2, 2017

A study in Nature Immunology reports on the mechanism that helps to prevent autoimmune diseases from developing following infection. Researchers report a population of immune cells develop during late stages of the immune response to influenza infection.... Read More...

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Panic Disorder Symptoms May Be Tied to Acid-Sensing Receptor

Neuroscience NewsAugust 24, 2017

Researchers reveal the TDAG8 receptor may play a significant role in the physiological responses of panic disorder.... Read More...

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T cells

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

Gut Bacteria Drives Autoimmune Diseases

A Lifetime of Regular Exercise Slows Down Aging

Investigating Protein’s Role in Lupus Development

Altered Tetanus Vaccine May Protect Against Allergies and Alzheimer’s

Activation of Immune T Cells Leads to Behavioral Changes

Preventing Autoimmune Disease After Viral Infections

Panic Disorder Symptoms May Be Tied to Acid-Sensing Receptor