Blocking receptor in brain’s immune cells counters Alzheimer’s in mice

Tuesday, December 9, 2014 - 07:00 in Health & Medicine

Brain cells called microglia chew up toxic substances and cell debris, calm inflammation and make nerve-cell-nurturing substances. New research shows that keeping them on the job may prevent neurodegeneration. The […]

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