Brain, Behavior, and Immunity

Brain Behav Immun cover

Brain, Behavior, and Immunity is an interdisciplinary scientific journal that publishes research articles, reviews, and theoretical papers that link the brain and immune system function. The journal focuses on the interactions between the nervous system and the immune system, exploring how brain function and behavior affect immune responses, and conversely, how immune system activity influences brain function and behavior. This field of study is at the intersection of neuroscience, immunology, psychology, and psychiatry, reflecting a growing recognition of the interconnectedness of these systems in health and disease.

Overview

The journal covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, the role of the immune system in neurodevelopmental disorders, the impact of stress on immune function, the neurobiology of inflammation, and the mechanisms underlying psychoneuroimmunology (PNI). It aims to provide a platform for the dissemination of significant findings that can help understand the complex interactions between the brain, behavior, and the immune system, and their implications for health and disease.

Research Areas

Brain, Behavior, and Immunity publishes research in several key areas:

• Neuroimmune Interactions: Studies exploring how the brain and immune system communicate, including the role of cytokines, chemokines, and other signaling molecules.
• Stress and Immunity: Research on how psychological and physical stress affects immune function and how the immune response can, in turn, affect mental health.
• Inflammation and Neurodegeneration: Investigations into how chronic inflammation contributes to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
• Psychoneuroimmunology: Studies that examine the psychological processes' effects on the immune system and how immunological changes affect mental health.
• Behavioral Immunology: Research on how immune system changes influence behavior, including mood, cognition, and social interaction.

Impact

The journal has become a critical resource for researchers and clinicians interested in the bidirectional relationships between the brain, behavior, and the immune system. By integrating findings from neuroscience, immunology, psychology, and psychiatry, Brain, Behavior, and Immunity contributes to a deeper understanding of how these systems interact to influence health and disease. This knowledge has important implications for developing new therapeutic strategies for a range of conditions, from autoimmune diseases to psychiatric disorders.

Submission and Review Process

Brain, Behavior, and Immunity employs a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the publication of high-quality research. The journal welcomes submissions of original research articles, reviews, and theoretical papers that contribute to the understanding of the complex interactions between the brain, behavior, and the immune system.

See Also

• Neuroscience
• Immunology
• Psychoneuroimmunology
• Stress (biology)
• Inflammation