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Brain cells responsible for removing damaged neurons after injury identified

by Staff June 25, 2018
June 25, 2018 93 views
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Researchers have discovered that microglia, specialized immune cells in the brain, play a key role in clearing dead material after brain injury. The study reveals that microglia gobble up the remnants of injured neurons, which could prevent the damage from spreading to neighboring neurons and causing more extensive neurodegeneration.

Source: sciencedaily.com

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