A recent study found that chronic early-life stress can lead to neuroinflammation and reduce the capacity of the hippocampus to create new neurons, resulting in cognitive deficits| However, supplementing the diet with coffee polyphenols—can mitigate these adverse effects in mice.

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Alzheimer’s 🧠 and Parkinson’s 🧑‍🦳 are tied to dysregulation of mGluR5, a metabotropic glutamate receptor controlling astrocyte calcium signaling ⚡ and neuroinflammation 🔥.

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#Alzheimers #Parkinsons #mGluR5 #Neuroinflammation #CalciumSignaling

New study shows that alcohol use disorder triggers a distinct immune response in the brain. 🍷🧠 Excessive drinking pushes brain immune cells into a reactive state that damages neurons, and the researchers identify a specific cellular pathway linking alcohol exposure to this neuroinflammation. 🔬✨

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Psilocybin shown to markedly reduce chronic pain and neuroinflammation 🌿💊. In animals this is firmly established with durable antinociception, and limited human studies showing the same outcome via synaptogenesis, 5-HT2A receptor modulation, and affective pain processing in a peer reviewed review.

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A compound found in cannabis may help protect the brain from early memory and social problems linked to Alzheimer’s disease. 🧠🌿💡

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Cannabis-derived cannabinoids may reduce neuroinflammation and oxidative stress. By acting on the endocannabinoid system (ECS), they may preserve blood–brain barrier integrity and limit neural damage in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and Huntington’s disease according to a review.

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Regulatory T cells altered in children with autism, highlighting possible role of immunosuppressive cells on neuroinflammation and behavior. Regulatory T cells act as immune system "brakes," calming inflammation to prevent overreaction. They are often decreased in autistic individuals.

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🔬 Two new UC Davis MIND Institute studies suggest regulatory T cells (Tregs), which help calm inflammation, may play a role in autism.

🔬 In autistic children (compared to typically developing), Tregs were found to be reduced in number, with specific reductions linked to gastrointestinal issues. Gene expression in Tregs was also altered, suggesting potential instability. Fewer Tregs were associated with more challenging behaviors in both groups.

🔬 A mouse model study explored increasing Tregs as a therapy. Transferring Tregs reduced inflammation and improved brain function and behavior, particularly in male mice, showing promise for potential biological therapies.

🔬 Limitations include small sample sizes in human studies and the timing of Treg transfer in mouse models.

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Study examines the presence of microplastics in mouse brain tissue and evaluates potential inflammatory responses following controlled exposure under laboratory conditions

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Small dose of antibiotic yields good results in treating panic attacks. A study with animals and humans showed that minocycline, in doses lower than for bacterial infections, has an anti-inflammatory effect on microglia, which are brain cells that become more inflamed in people with the disorder.

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Depression stalls the formation of new neurons in the adult hippocampus, with the entire internal circuit experiencing molecular changes, signs of inflammation, and cellular stress among depressed patients

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Preclinical study identifies TAB2 as a key regulator of microglial neuroinflammation in Parkinson's disease models

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A nasal spray containing vesicles naturally released by cells may work against Alzheimer's. It reaches the brain, counteracts neuroinflammation, protects neuronal function, and preserves memory in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s and showed positive results in human neurons in vitro.

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#AlzheimersResearch #Neuroinflammation #BrainHealth

The diabetes and weight-loss drug semaglutide was found to calm brain inflammation and accelerate cellular recovery in mice, suggesting it could potentially protect against cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease

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A new study found that HSV-1, the virus that causes cold sores, can reprogram the brain’s immune cells, potentially linking viral infection to chronic inflammation and increased vulnerability to Alzheimer’s disease.

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