Sentences with phrase «microglial function»

Given that much of what I have written and quoted in past newsletters emphasized the negative aspects of microglial function, the above quote is well placed.

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For instance, motion pictures of living brain cells taken through a microscope reveal tiny microglial cells that look like spiders and climb the trunks and branches of neurons cleaning up debris and performing who knows what other functions.

Recently, thanks to major advances in human genetics, it has become increasingly clear that not only APOE and cholesterol metabolism, but also the proper functioning of microglial cells, strongly modulates the risk of developing AD in old age.

Decreased microglial activation through gut - brain axis by prebiotics, probiotics, or synbiotics effectively restored cognitive function in obese - insulin resistant rats.

Scientists have found that a decrease in microglial brain cell function is associated with Alzheimer's disease and other neurological problems.