Neuroinflammation in the central nervous system (CNS) can be triggered by many factors, e.g., infection, toxic metabolites, trauma or autoimmune processes. In most cases, neuroinflammation is considered a beneficial reaction, because it defends our CNS against internal and external attacks. However, the inflammatory process can also have a "dark side." Persistent or maladaptive neuroinflammation is an important pathological factor in many neurological diseases. Learn more about the two sides of neuroinflammation in this excellent featured topic.

Neuroinflammation in the central nervous system (CNS) can be triggered by many factors, e.g., infection, toxic metabolites, trauma or autoimmune processes. In most cases, neuroinflammation is considered a beneficial reaction, because it defends our CNS against internal and external attacks. However, the inflammatory process can also have a "dark side." Persistent or maladaptive neuroinflammation is an important pathological factor in many neurological diseases. Learn more about the two sides of neuroinflammation in this excellent featured topic.