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November 9, 2022

Rejuvenated immune cells can improve clearance of toxic waste from brain

Findings in mice suggest new therapeutic approach to Alzheimer’s, other age-related diseases.

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October 17, 2022

Adeoye, Guilak, Gutmann, Kipnis elected to National Academy of Medicine

Election is one of the highest honors for contributions to health, medicine.

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June 3, 2021

Studies reveal skull as unexpected source of brain immunity

Immune cells from skull bone marrow guard the brain, spinal cord.

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May 4, 2021

Brain’s lymphatic system tied to Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice

Source: The Scientist

April 28, 2021

Draining brain’s debris enhances Alzheimer’s therapies in mice

Impaired drainage also may play a role in Alzheimer’s in people.

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January 27, 2021

How does the immune system keep tabs on the brain?

Study finds site of immune surveillance of the brain, points to new ways to target brain inflammation.

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September 14, 2020

Immune system affects mind and body, study indicates

Immune cells produce molecule that influences vigilance, alertness in mice.

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August 19, 2020

New center to explore brain, immune system connections

Discoveries will aid efforts to develop immune therapies for neurological diseases.

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November 13, 2019

Kipnis named BJC Investigator

Leader in groundbreaking research on interaction of brain and immune system to join faculty.

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