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One of the creepy things about ticks is the fact that not only do they suck your blood, but they’re able to do so for a long time, undetected. Scientists have now synthesized the protein that lets them get away with it, and it may have life-saving medi… Continue reading Synthetic tick-spit protein may save lives
New research from an international team of scientists has found an old drug, used for over half a century to treat alcoholism, could be repurposed as a useful anti-obesity medication. The animal study saw the drug prevent obesity and improve metabolic … Continue reading Old alcoholism drug shows potential as new anti-obesity treatment
A new study, led by scientists from Harvard University, is offering more compelling evidence of a link between the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and the gut microbiome. One researcher described the discovery as “remarkable”, after … Continue reading ALS and gut bacteria linked in “remarkable” new Harvard study
Being able to eat whatever we want and still stay slim is many people’s dream come true. And while it still remains firmly in fantasy territory for now, new research may have brought it a step closer to reality. By blocking a gene in certain immune cel… Continue reading Deleting immune cell genes prevents obesity in mice on high-fat diet
Inflammation is a major focus of much medical research, with its links to arthritis, liver disease, cancers and many more illnesses. A new study carried out at Australia’s Peter Mac Cancer Centre has provided a possible new pathway forward, revealing t… Continue reading Altered cancer drug takes the fight to inflammatory diseases
When it’s working properly, the immune system is a powerful ally to keep us healthy – but when it turns against us, the results can be devastating. A “cytokine storm” is a dangerous kind of immune overreaction that can be triggered by infection or othe… Continue reading Engineered proteins calm “cytokine storms” caused by severe infections
A new study, funded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging, is offering novel insights into how protein expressions can be altered during the course of Alzheimer’s disease. The research suggests proteins regulating glucose metabolism and the anti-inflammatory activity of brain immune cells are linked with Alzheimer’s pathology, and could point researchers toward new treatment and diagnostics.
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Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), Protein, Inflammatory, Glucose, Brain, Neuroscience, New Atlas Audio
Continue reading Discovery links glucose metabolism abnormalities to Alzheimer’s disease
A trio of new studies are investigating the role our brain’s immune cells play in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers are revealing how these immune cells can contribute to neurodegeneration, and how they may be harnessed to prevent neuron damage.
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Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, The Immune System, Inflammatory, Neuroscience
Continue reading How the brain’s immune cells both help and harm in cases of Alzheimer’s
A new imaging study has found neuroinflammation may be more common in neurodegenerative diseases than previously suspected. The Cambridge research revealed brain inflammation to be a common thread across three different types of dementia.
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Continue reading Cambridge study adds evidence linking brain inflammation with dementia
New Stanford University research has homed in on two specific gut bacteria-produced metabolites that may protect against the intestinal inflammation associated with diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: … Continue reading Gut bacteria metabolites reveal new intestinal inflammation treatment