How Brain Cells Help Repair Spinal Cord Injuries in Mice
Scientists discovered that special immune cells in the brain called microglia play an important role in helping the spinal cord heal after injury. In this …
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Vitamin D May Help Calm Brain Inflammation Through a New Pathway
Scientists discovered how vitamin D might help reduce harmful inflammation in the brain. The study focused on special immune cells called microglia that can …
Read MoreCan an Antibiotic Help Reduce Anxiety from Junk Food?
Researchers discovered that eating too many refined carbohydrates (like sugary snacks and processed foods) may trigger anxiety and compulsive behaviors in mice …
Read MoreVitamin B3 May Help Protect Brain Cells in Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists studied how niacin (vitamin B3) affects brain health in mice with Alzheimer's-like symptoms. They found that niacin activates a special receptor in …
Read MoreBrain Cells Talk Differently in Males vs Females During Blood Vessel Disease
Scientists studied how brain cells communicate when blood vessels in the brain get damaged. They used mice and found that male and female brains respond very …
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