Navigation
Neurotrophins
Neurotrophins are proteins that belong to a class of growth factors that promote neuronal cell growth, differentiation, function, and survival (Bartkowska et al., 2010).…
Read term
CNP Contributor
Ephi Morphew-Lu
Related Encyclopedia terms
Neutrophils
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that forms a significant part of the body’s defense against infections. They are quick responders to…
Read termNeuroinflammation
Neuroinflammation denotes the localized inflammation in the brain or nervous system triggered by diverse stimuli, including injury, infection, chronic diseases, and poor dietary habits…
Read termNeuroimmunology
Neuroimmunology is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the interactions between the nervous system (neurology) and the immune system (immunology), exploring the role of immune…
Read termNeurobiology
Neurobiology is the study of the structure, function, and mechanisms of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. It…
Read termNeurocognitive disorder
A neurocognitive disorder is defined as an acquired decline in cognitive functions caused primarily by a medical disease such as Alzheimer’s or cerebrovascular disease…
Read termRelated News articles
Processed Food Hurts Your Immune System — And Your Kids’ Too
A study published in Nutrition Journal looked at the impact the Western diet and lifestyle has on people’s immune function. It found that…
Read newsA Greater Role in Nutritional Health
Read newsCan What We Eat Affect How We Feel?
Nutritional psychiatrists counsel patients on how better eating may be another tool in helping to ease depression and anxiety and may lead to better…
Read newsCould Junk Food Lead to Poor Eye Health as You Age?
Aim to fill your plate with fruit, dairy, poultry, fish, and vegetables—instead of processed and fried foods—research suggests…
Read newsSometimes Frozen Vegetables Can Be Even Healthier than Fresh – Here’s Why
Frozen veggies line the freezers from top to bottom at the grocery store. But with many myths floating around today discrediting frozen…
Read newsCoronavirus: How to Keep Your Gut Microbiome Healthy to Fight COVID-19
Many countries have sealed their borders and put the population under voluntary or enforced lockdown. Cultural and sporting events…
Read news