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·April 6, 2020·4 min read

Compound in fruit peels halts damage and spurs neuronal repair in multiple sclerosis

Ursolic acid, a compound abundant in fruit peels and some herbs, appears to decrease further neural damage and help regenerate myelin in mouse models of multiple sclerosis. Study reveals ursolic acid suppresses TH17 cells, which are one of the main drivers in the pathological autoimmune response of MS. Read More

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·February 26, 2020·4 min read

Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve brain function in patients with MS

Multiple sclerosis patients who received N-acetylcysteine treatments had improvements in metabolism in brain areas associated with cognition and attention. Read More

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·August 29, 2019·3 min read

The ‘inflammation’ of opioid use: Research correlates inflammation in the brain and gut to negative emotional state during opioid withdrawal

Inflammation caused by opioid use to both the brain and gut may exacerbate symptoms of negative emotions associated with withdrawal. Targeting the inflammation could help alleviate the negative experiences of opioid withdrawal and prevent dependence. Read More

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·May 3, 2019·4 min read

Was Leonardo da Vinci’s Dyslexia Responsible for His Brilliance

Researchers propose Leonardo da Vinci's dyslexia may have contributed to his creativity and artistic skills. Read More

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·March 31, 2019·4 min read

New glioblastoma vaccine shows promising results in phase Ib clinical trial

A new vaccine for glioblastoma brain cancer suspends tumor growth and is well tolerated by patients, according to the results of an early phase clinical trial. Read More

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·April 23, 2018·4 min read

What Learning Looks Like In the Brain

Using a new advanced imaging technology, researchers capture new patterns of molecular organization as connections between neurons strengthen during learning tasks. Read More

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·March 21, 2018·4 min read

Parkinson’s Gene Initiates Disease Outside of the Brain

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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·November 30, 2017·5 min read

Phase III Immunotherapy Trial For Migraine Shows Promising Results

An immunotherapy that acts against an inflammatory molecule associated with migraines, has been shown to be successful in reducing the number of headaches people with chronic migraines suffer each month. Read More

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·May 31, 2017·4 min read

Seasonal Flu Infection May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

A new study reports mice infected with a flu virus had an increased risk of developing Parkinson's symptoms. Importantly, mice vaccinated against the flu were less sensitive to MPTP and less likely to develop Parkinson's like symptoms. Read More