Issue 30 Unraveling the Mysteries of Myasthenia Gravis Ensor's story reflects the wider reality of myasthenia gravis. In this chronic autoimmune disorder, the body’s immune system mistakenly destroys muscle-nerve communication pathways in the neuromuscular junction, the connection site between a muscle and nerve.
Issue 28 Effects of Alcohol on the Neuroimmune System Imagine you’re at a college party: The music’s loud, people are dancing, and you’re surrounded by bottles of whiskey, beer, vodka, and rum. You take a shot, and someone hands you another drink.
Issue 29 Microglia: Little Giants in the Brain Imagine the brain as an epic house party with various cell types acting as partygoers, each contributing to the chaotic buzz. Amid the lively crowd, the neurons are the center
Issue 12 OCD and the Immune System Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which a person experiences excessive unwanted thoughts, urges, or impulses that may or may not be followed by repetitive, compulsive behaviors [1]
Issue 9 The Immune Brain Historically, scientists believed the brain was “immune privileged,” meaning the immune system has little to no direct access to the central nervous system (CNS). The vessels necessary for immune cell
