A small group of neurons found in an ancient brain region can temporarily suppress competing stimuli helping the brain concentrate on priority tasks.
Tag: Cells
Scientists Reprogram Brain Immune Cells Called Microglia to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
New research demonstrates that reprogramming microglia to be more aggressive against amyloid plaques could slow Alzheimer’s progression.
Scientists Discover Ancient Brain Cells That Act as a Built-In Focus Filter to Block Distractions
Tiny group of neurons in an ancient brain region helps the brain ignore irrelevant stimuli and zero in on what matters most.
Scientists Reprogram Brain Immune Cells to Fight Alzheimers in Baylor Research
Baylor College of Medicine researchers showed that microglia could be reprogrammed to more effectively clear the protein buildups associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Zombie Cells Not Always Bad and Could Transform Anti-Aging Medicine Researchers Say
Scientists discover that senescent zombie cells play beneficial roles in some biological contexts challenging the assumption they should always be eliminated.
UCLA Researchers Give T Cells a Protected Sugar Supply Allowing Them to Attack Solid Tumors
UCLA scientists found that protecting T cells’ glucose supply dramatically improved their ability to fight solid tumors in laboratory models.
Zombie Cells Not Always Harmful; Some Help Protect the Body Transforming Anti-Aging Medicine
Scientists discovered that senescent so-called zombie cells play varied roles in the body with some protecting tissues rather than causing damage reframing anti-aging strategies.