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Herpes Virus Appears to Hijack The Brain's Immune Cells, And It Could Have Serious Consequences
Recent mouse studies reveal that the herpes virus may hijack and rewire the brain's crucial immune cells.
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Human microglia clear intraneuronal α-synuclein aggregates by GPNMB-mediated trogocytosis
Human microglia can erase Parkinson’s‑linked protein clumps via GPNMB, doubling mouse lifespan and rescuing dopamine neurons.
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Major brain changes that occur around age 50 could impact dementia risk
New research indicates significant brain cell and immunity changes around age 50 may influence future dementia risk and memory loss.
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Youth-associated protein helps restore healthy function in immune cells in the aging brain
Researchers identify TIMP2 as a youth-associated protein capable of restoring healthy immune cell function within the aging brain.
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Scientists discover what may be behind Alzheimer’s
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Scientists Just Discovered a New Brain Phase Between 50 and 75. It May Help Explain Cognitive Decline
Researchers have identified a new brain phase between ages 50 and 75 where blood cells replenish immune cells in the brain, potentially explaining cognitive decline.
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Scientists Discover the Brain May Enter a New Biological Phase Between 50 and 75
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Ketamine boosts neuroplasticity through microglia in female brains - News-Medical
Recent coverage examines how ketamine affects male and female brains differently through microglia and neuroplasticity.
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Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Scientists restore two hours of sleep without clearing brain plaques
UK researchers have achieved a breakthrough in Alzheimer's treatment by restoring two hours of nightly sleep without targeting brain plaques.