Tag: neuroimmunology
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Soft Wireless Bioelectronic Implant Targets the Splenic Nerve to Reduce Inflammation
New Frontiers in Treating Chronic Inflammation For millions living with chronic inflammatory diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), managing flare-ups means navigating a complex landscape of medications, monitoring side effects, and weighing quality of life. A new study published in National Science Review unveils a promising avenue: a soft, wireless bioelectronic implant that targets…
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Newly Identified Microglia Subtype Offers Protection Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Groundbreaking discovery: a protective microglia subtype In the ongoing effort to understand Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are turning the spotlight onto the brain’s immune sentinels: microglia. A newly identified subtype of these cells appears to play a protective role in the brain, potentially slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The finding, emerging from collaborations led by…
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A New Microglia Subtype May Shield the Brain from Alzheimer’s
Breaking Discovery: A Protective Microglia Subtype Emerges In the ongoing quest to understand Alzheimer’s disease, scientists have long watched the brain’s resident immune cells, microglia, as both guardians and potential aggressors. A recent study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in collaboration with other institutions, has identified a distinct microglia…
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Investigating cannabidiol’s role in combating Alzheimer’s-related neuroinflammation
Background: the inflammation link in Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is commonly discussed in terms of plaques and tangles, but neuroinflammation is increasingly recognized as a driving force in its progression. Chronic immune activation within the brain can damage neurons and contribute to cognitive decline. Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive component of cannabis, has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties…