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- McGill researchers identify specific neurons and immune cells driving the biology of depression
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Research
A landmark study has pinpointed two specific brain cell types—excitatory neurons and microglia—that exhibit altered genetic activity in individuals with depression. By mapping the...
- Boston Children's Researchers Find "Cancer-Like" Mutations in Brain Immune Cells May Be a Primary Driver of Alzheimer's
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Health Technology
A groundbreaking study published in Cell suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may be driven by the same genetic mutations that cause blood cancers. Researchers at Boston Children’s Ho...
- DZNE Researchers Use Infrared Three-Photon Microscopy to Track Microglia-Glioblastoma Interactions in the Living Brain
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Medical News
A study by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases has identified that resident immune cells known as microglia actively modulate the spread of glioblastoma. Using advance...
- Journal of Clinical Investigation Review Details Dual Role of Immune Signaling in Driving Neurodegenerative Decay
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Medical News
A comprehensive review of central nervous system immunity reveals that the brain's defense mechanisms, including microglia and T cells, act as double-edged swords that can both mit...
- Lund University Study Reveals Environmental Enrichment Promotes Stroke Recovery by Modulating Chronic Brain Inflammation
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Research
Researchers have identified that environmental enrichment, characterized by social interaction and physical activity, significantly improves sensorimotor recovery following a strok...
- Auckland Brain Researcher Molly Swanson Leverages Son’s Rare Diagnosis to Fuel Motor Neurone Disease Breakthroughs
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Medical News
Dr. Molly Swanson, a specialist at the University of Auckland, is using her personal experience raising a son with a rare genetic disorder to drive her $877,000 research project in...
- Study identifies key microglial subpopulation regulated by TREM2 antibody as potential target for Alzheimer's treatment
Published: Mar 2, 2026
Section: Health
Researchers using advanced transcriptomic imaging have clarified how a specific antibody therapy encourages immune cells in the brain to adopt a protective state against Alzheimer'...