Microglia, the brain's immune cells, usually serve as diligent guardians. They eliminate intruders such as microbes and clear ...

Researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Max Delbrück Center have detailed the precise mechanism through which the inflammatory signaling molecule IL-12 contributes to Alzheimer's ...

When interleukin-12 is added to the cell culture, it leads to a significant reduction in nerve fibers (pink) and oligodendrocytes, and thus to a decline in myelin (white).

Jan. 24, 2025 — A new study sheds light on one of the most severe consequences of stroke: damage to the brain's 'cables'-- the so-called nerve fibers -- which leads to permanent ... Brain Immune ...

Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) may have uncovered a key reason why women tend to outlive men and maintain better cognitive function as they age. Their research ...

Myelin, the protective sheath around nerve fibers, plays a crucial role in brain communication. It ensures fast and efficient ...

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the most common human viruses worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), EBV can | Immunology ...

THOMASVILLE — Davidson County’s Trisha Wright and her 5-year-old son, Daniel, have something in common, and it’s not the kind ...

One of the best ways to maximize absorption is through proper gut health. Before trying supplements, it's important that you ...

Using an animal model of multiple sclerosis (MS), researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have created a ...