microglia

New Target for Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Identified

New Target for Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Identified

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers discovered a druggable target that could prevent autonomic dysfunction after spinal cord injury. The research found that microglia cells control ...

Immunotherapy Shows Promise as Alzheimer’s Treatment

Immunotherapy Shows Promise as Alzheimer’s Treatment

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers unveiled a novel approach to combat Alzheimer’s disease by activating microglia, the brain’s immune cells, to devour amyloid beta plaques, ...

Microglia Are Key Players in Awakening the Brain Post-Anesthesia

Microglia Are Key Players in Awakening the Brain Post-Anesthesia

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Microglia, the central nervous system’s immune cells, are crucial in helping the brain recover from anesthesia. By interacting directly with brain ...