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·April 16, 2021·5 min read

Some Alzheimer’s Plaques May Be Protective, Not Destructive

Microglia creates dense-core plaques which help to clear away more wispy plaques from neurons, preventing cell death. Findings suggest the dense-core plaques play a defensive role in protecting the brain from the ravages of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's. Read More

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·March 2, 2021·3 min read

Potential Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention Found Safe and Effective in Animals

A new drug modulates, rather than inhibits, a key enzyme implicated in the formation of Alzheimer's related plaques. Read More

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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·February 8, 2021·3 min read

Auditory Brainstem Pathways Do Not Develop Properly Without Microglia

Microglia are essential for pruning away extra neural connections in the development of the auditory brainstem. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 25, 2021·4 min read

Immune Cells in the Brain Are Behind the Depression Experienced in Inflammation

Microglia appear to play a key role in inflammation-associated depression. Read More

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·December 30, 2020·4 min read

Mutations Associated With Early Onset Dementia Discovered

Disruptions in circulating white blood cells may be a key driver in ALSP, a rare form of early-onset dementia. Read More

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·December 28, 2020·7 min read

Maternal Immune Activation Induces Sustained Changes in Fetal Microglia Motility

Changes in fetal microglia caused as a result of maternal inflammation could contribute to the development of schizophrenia, autism, and other psychiatric or developmental disorders. Read More

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·December 28, 2020·4 min read

Astrocytes Eat Connections to Maintain Plasticity in Adult Brains

Astrocytes, not microglia, are responsible for constantly eliminating unnecessary and excessive adult synaptic connections in response to brain activity. Read More

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·December 21, 2020·5 min read

Why Some Multiple Sclerosis Patients Experience Seizures

Study identifies a pathway involving astrocytes that help explain why some with multiple sclerosis experience seizures. Read More

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·December 16, 2020·5 min read

Protein Involved in Removing Alzheimer’s Buildup Linked to Circadian Rhythm

YKL-40 may be a key player in circadian rhythm disruptions associated with Alzheimer's disease. Read More

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 14, 2020·5 min read

An Unexpected Role for the Brain’s Immune Cells

Microglia cells continuously survey the brain to help prevent sporadic seizures. Read More

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·October 16, 2020·3 min read

Study Explains the Process That Exacerbates Multiple Sclerosis

Recovery from multiple sclerosis-like symptoms in mice depends upon the ability for microglia to break down the remains of damaged cells. Read More

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·September 30, 2020·4 min read

Novel Role of Microglia as Modulators of Neurons in the Brain Is Discovered

Researchers have identified a bio-chemical circuit that supports neuron-microglia communication. When neurons are active, they release ATP. Microglia sense extracellular ATP and the compound draws the immune cell toward the neuron. Read More

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