Inflammation

The Brain’s Role in Immune Control

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers discovered that the brain can significantly influence the immune system, particularly its inflammatory responses. The study utilized mice to show ...

Maternal Cytokine Levels Linked to Child’s Mental Health

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers discovered a critical role for the cytokine XCL1 in fetal brain development and the emotional behavior of offspring, challenging previous ...

Link Between Heart Disease, Depression, and Inflammation Found

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study uncovered a genetic connection between coronary artery disease, major depression, and an increased risk for cardiomyopathy, mediated through ...

“Unheard of in Structural Biology” – New Research Unveils Enzymatic Keys to Immune System Regulation

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

A recent Scripps Research study has identified the detailed structures of PLD3 and PLD4, enzymes critical for nucleic acid degradation and immune ...

Stress and Trauma Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers linked midlife stress and childhood trauma to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and neuroinflammation. Analyzing 1,290 volunteers, researchers found ...

DNA Damage and Inflammation Key to Memory Formation

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers unveiled a groundbreaking discovery that DNA damage and brain inflammation are vital processes for forming long-term memories, particularly within the ...

Inflammation and Poverty Increase Health and Mortality Risks

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Recent research highlights a synergistic relationship between chronic inflammation and poverty, exacerbating health risks and reducing life expectancy in the U.S. ...

Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicide Risk

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals critical brain changes linked to suicide risk. The research identified overactive inflammation and the loss of protective ...

Red Meat Might Not Be So Bad for You After All

Health
Sarah Carter

Research from the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center has revealed that red meat consumption may not be directly linked to inflammation, contrary ...

Eating Too Much Salt Could Increase Your Risk of Diabetes

Health
Sarah Carter

A Tulane University study links frequent salt addition to foods with a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, suggesting that reducing salt ...