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Alzheimer’s Disease Research: New Insights on Microglia

adminMay 6, 2025021 mins

Alzheimer’s disease research has taken a transformative turn thanks to the groundbreaking work of scientists like Beth Stevens.Her studies on microglial cells—the brain’s immune system—reveal significant insights into how these cells manage synaptic pruning, a crucial process in neuronal communication.

Alzheimer’s Discovery: Transforming Brain Health Research

adminApril 30, 2025025 mins

The discovery of Alzheimer’s has spurred vast research into the underlying mechanisms of this devastating neurodegenerative disease.Renowned neuroscientist Beth Stevens has shifted our understanding of microglial cells, which act as the brain’s immune system, thereby unveiling their critical role in Alzheimer’s treatment.