Neuroinflammation and Behaviour

• Main Author: Deborah M. Hodgson (auth)
• Other Authors: Luba Sominsky (auth), Adam K. Walker (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2015
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: Neurosciences; neuroimmune; Obesity; neuroendocrine; proinflammatory; Aging; Neuroinflammation; Depression; Mood Disorders; Microglia; Perinatal programming
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The brain and immune system are involved in an intricate network of bidirectional communication. This relationship is vital for optimal physiological and psychological development and functioning but can also result in unwanted outcomes. In particular, this interaction plays an important role in cog...