Summary: A new study reveals that inflammation and immune system activation are closely linked to major depressive disorder (MDD), particularly in those resistant to standard antidepressants. Researchers analyzed gene expression…
Tag: inflammation
Increase in Protein Linked to Salt Intake Implicated in Multiple Sclerosis
Summary: Researchers have uncovered that increased levels of the protein PRDM1-S, triggered by high salt intake, disrupt immune regulation and contribute to autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS). This discovery…
Childhood Inflammation Linked to Later Mental Health Risks
Summary: Children with persistent inflammation are at a higher risk of developing mental health disorders like psychosis and depression in early adulthood. A study found that elevated inflammation markers, particularly…
New treatments offer much-needed hope for patients suffering from chronic pain
Hundreds of millions of people around the world experience chronic pain – meaning pain that lasts longer than three months. While the numbers vary from country to country, most studies…
Early Inflammation Linked to Midlife Cognitive Decline
Summary: A new study finds that higher inflammation in young adulthood is associated with reduced cognitive function in midlife. Researchers discovered that inflammation due to factors like obesity and smoking…
Stress and Trauma Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s
Summary: Researchers linked midlife stress and childhood trauma to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and neuroinflammation. Analyzing 1,290 volunteers, researchers found that stressful life events, especially during midlife, correlate…
Targeting Inflammation Reduces ALS Symptoms
Summary: New research reveals that in people with ALS, structural changes in neurons activate immune cells, leading to inflammation and reduced motor function. A study explores the correlation between neuron…
Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicide Risk
Summary: A new study reveals critical brain changes linked to suicide risk. The research identified overactive inflammation and the loss of protective brain mechanisms as key factors. This breakthrough supports…
Is Inflammation in Childhood A Mechanistic Link to Neurodevelopmental Disorders?
Summary: Scientists unveiled a potentially transformative link between early childhood inflammation and the subsequent development of neurodevelopmental disorders, through a pioneering study that utilizes single-cell genomics. By examining brain tissues…
Sex-Specific Inflammation Links to Teen Depression
Summary: A new study uncovers a unique relationship between inflammatory proteins and adolescent depression. The study, part of the IDEA project, distinguishes how different cytokines are related to depression in…
