FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2018·5 min readThe Brain’s Tiny Thrill SeekersResearchers discover numerous differences in microglia between males and females. In males, the study reports, microglia is more abundant and permanently at attention.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 9, 2018·6 min readCan Fasting Improve Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms?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
FeaturedNeurology·July 2, 2018·4 min readCMV Virus May Boost Our Immune SystemResearchers report the cytomegalovirus may actually boost, not weaken, our immune systems.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 5, 2018·5 min readHuman Blood Cells Transformed into Functional NeuronsA 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 15, 2018·4 min readFirst Clues to the Causes of Multiple SclerosisResearchers 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 21, 2018·4 min readParkinson’s Gene Initiates Disease Outside of the BrainA 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
FeaturedNeurology·March 11, 2018·3 min readGut Bacteria Drives Autoimmune DiseasesA 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 10, 2018·4 min readA Lifetime of Regular Exercise Slows Down AgingAccording 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 5, 2017·5 min readInvestigating Protein’s Role in Lupus DevelopmentA 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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 23, 2017·5 min readAltered Tetanus Vaccine May Protect Against Allergies and Alzheimer’sCombining 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·October 23, 2017·4 min readActivation of Immune T Cells Leads to Behavioral ChangesA new Nature Immunology study reveals immune cells alter the body's metabolism when activated, leading to changes in behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 2, 2017·5 min readPreventing Autoimmune Disease After Viral InfectionsA 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
