Brain cells called oligodendrocytes wrap protective sheaths around neurons. But when that protection starts to break down, it may distract the brain’s cleaning crew,…
Scientists are studying brain cells called microglia to better understand the causes of Alzheimer’s — as well as new avenues for treatment. Imagine the…
In our LiveTalk series, Being Patient spoke with Jason Ulrich, associate professor of neurology at Washington University in St. Louis, about the complex relationship between…
For decades, researchers have been searching for ways to combat the abnormal proteins that appear in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s. Despite their best…
Dr. Susan White and her genetics team treated two triplets from a family who had an undiagnosed neurodegenerative disorder in 2014. After one year…
Researchers in Germany and San Francisco believe they have identified an antibody that binds to the brain’s immune cells and causes them to live…
Resetting the brain’s immune cells and delaying chronic inflammation may help improve traumatic brain injury recovery, according to a new study. Researchers at Trinity…