Gardening in the Brain: Cells Called Microglia Prune the Connections Between Neurons, Shaping How the Brain Is Wired (July 21, 2011) — Gardeners know that some trees require regular pruning: some of their branches have to be cut so that others can grow stronger. The same is true of the developing brain: cells called microglia prune ... > read moreOrigin of Immune Cells in the Brain Discovered: Could Lead to New Treatments for Degenerative Brain Diseases, Autoimmune Disorders (Oct. 22, 2010) — Researchers have discovered that microglia, the immune cells that reside in the brain, have a unique origin and are formed shortly after conception. It was previously thought that microglia ... > read moreHow Do Microglia Examine Damaged Synapses? (Mar. 31, 2009) — Microglia, immune cells in the brain, are suggested to be involved in the repair of damaged brain. However, it is unknown how microglia diagnose damaged circuits in an in vivo brain. Now a Japanese ... > read moreBrain Cells 'Supercharged' To Attack Plaques That Cause Alzheimer’s Disease (Aug. 25, 2008) — Researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered a new method for developing treatments for Alzheimer's Disease (AD). They have shown that by stimulating a brain cell called a ... > read moreSearch ScienceDailyNumber of stories in archives: 118,885Find with keyword(s): Enter a keyword or phrase to search ScienceDaily's archives for related news topics,
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