Schizophrenia is often seen as a puzzle of the mind. It is usually tied to chemical imbalances in the brain. However, recent findings suggest that brain inflammation might play a big role in this disorder. This inflammation can cause several issues. It can activate certain brain cells too much. It can also increase harmful substances in the brain. It can even break d...

Neutrophils are tiny warriors in our bloodstream. They are the most common type of white blood cell. They play a big role in what happens when the brain gets hurt. When the central nervous system is injured, these cells rush to the scene. They can either help or harm the healing process. This is where a protein called CD177 comes into play. It is found on the surface...

The choroid plexus (ChP) is a small but mighty structure in the brain. It's like a bouncer at a club, deciding who gets in and who stays out. During brain inflammation, the ChP has a big job. It controls how the brain talks to the body, making sure the immune system responds just right—not too much, not too little. The ChP is a barrier between the blood and the cere...