IMMUNE SYSTEM ACTIVATION IN NEWBORNS MAY AFFECT DEVELOPING BRAIN
Immune system activation that occurs as result of infection shortly after birth can cause persistent sleep pattern changes and neurodevelopmental disorders, a new study reveals.… READ MORE…
BRAIN’S IMMUNE SYSTEM MAY BE KEY TO BETTER TREATMENTS FOR PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
Researchers investigate how synaptic pruning occurs during development in hopes of discovering how neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders occur.… READ MORE…
TREATABLE IMMUNE SYSTEM DISORDER COULD BE MISTAKEN FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA OR BIPOLAR DISORDER
A major finding from researchers at Houston Methodist reveals a significant number of people diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder may actually have a treatable immune system disorder. The condition causes NMDA receptors to stop functioning properly and can result in symptoms commonly associated with neuropsychiatric disorders.… READ MORE…
HOW THE IMMUNE SYSTEM IDENTIFIES INVADING BACTERIA
A new Science study reveals researchers have been able to witness NAIP5, an immune system protein in mice, scan a bacterial protein in six different ways to help ensure correct identification.… READ MORE…
‘DRAIN PIPES’ IN THE BRAIN: LYMPHATIC VESSELS ACT AS PIPELINE BETWEEN BRAIN AND IMMUNE SYSTEM
A new study in eLife provides evidence that our brains may drain waste via our lymphatic vessels. The vessels may act as a ‘pipeline’ between the brain and immune system. Researchers say the findings could alter the way we think about how the brain and immune system inter-relate.… READ MORE…
IMMUNE SYSTEM IS CRITICAL FOR REGENERATION
Studying axolotl, the Mexican Salamander, researchers discover the key to regeneration lies within the immune system.… READ MORE…
AN INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN THE NERVOUS AND IMMUNE SYSTEM
Researchers reveal a neuroendocrine system reflex may trigger an increased susceptibility to contracting bacterial infections following injuries to the brain or spinal cord.… READ MORE…
IMMUNE SYSTEM LINKED TO ALCOHOL DRINKING BEHAVIOR
According to a new study, researchers were able to reduce the urge to drink alcohol in mice by blocking an immune response in the brain. The study reveals a link between the immune system and the motivation to indulge in drinking at night.… READ MORE…
‘ADRENALINE’ OF IMMUNE SYSTEM DISCOVERED
Researchers have identified neurons in the mucosal tissue that detect infection and hasten the response of immune cells.… READ MORE…
LEPROSY TURNS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AGAINST ITSELF
Researchers reveal the mechanism behind leprosy’s destructive effect on the body and note the disease may share common characteristics with multiple sclerosis.… READ MORE…
HOW TO REPROGRAM CELLS IN OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
According to a Nature study, researchers developed a method to reprogram specific T cells in the immune system. Scientists were able to turn pro-inflammatory cells into anti-inflammatory cells, and vice versa, to boost or suppress the immune system. Researchers believe their findings could have significant impact on developing treatments for autoimmune diseases.… READ MORE…
IMMUNE SYSTEM MAY MOUNT ATTACK IN PARKINSON’S
Researchers report T cells in Parkinson’s disease patients respond to alpha synuclein to a greater degree than those without the disease. The Nature study reports four genetic variations are associated with T cell reactivity to alpha synuclein. More than 50% of Parkinson’s patients carry at least one of the gene variants.… READ MORE…
