The word "microglial" refers to a type of cell found in the brain and spinal cord called microglia. These cells are important for maintaining a healthy brain and helping to protect it from harm. Full definition
Patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) have increased brain levels of a marker of microglial activation, a sign of inflammation, according to a new study in Biological Psychiatry by researchers at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom. (sciencedaily.com)
Since the recent discovery of microglial function in the 1990's, they have become the focus how the brain responds and recovered from injury. (onnit.com)
They found increased microglial activity in both those who had schizophrenia, and those who had been classified as ultra-high risk. (newscientist.com)