Dietary Fat Weakens Brains Defense Against Alzheimers
Brain Fat: How Excess Fat Weakens Brain’s Immune System Our brain’s defense system relies on specialized immune cells called microglia. These cells are vital for […]
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Microglia Transfer Lessens Brain Decline in Mice
Revolutionary Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Neurodegenerative Diseases Exciting new research offers a potential breakthrough in treating neurodegenerative diseases like Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff. Scientists have […]
Immune Cells Clear Waste Stopping Alzheimers Disease Onset
Brain’s Immune Cells Target Alzheimer’s Culprit Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition affecting millions worldwide. Scientists are continuously working to understand its causes and develop […]
Immune Brain Cells Control Eye Vision Care
Microglia’s Surprising Role in Retina Repair For years, neutrophils were thought to be the primary drivers of healing in damaged retinas. However, groundbreaking new research […]
Stem cell tech seeks to rebuild brains defense with lab created microglia cells
Understanding Microglia: The Brain’s Dedicated Defenders Microglia, a unique form of immune cell, constitute roughly 10% of the cells found within the brain and spinal […]
Understanding Gender Differences in Microglial Function Implications for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Microglia, the brain’s immune cells, are essential in maintaining brain health by clearing toxins and responding to injury. However, when overactive, they can contribute to […]
