microglia

British  

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈɡlɪə /

noun

1. one of the two types of non-nervous tissue (glia) found in the central nervous system, having macrophage activity Compare macroglia

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Example Sentences

Although these protective microglia appear in relatively small numbers, the study showed that they have a powerful influence across the brain.

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Despite this, nearly all current psychiatric medications target neurons rather than microglia.

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"This finding extends our earlier observations on the remarkable plasticity of microglia states and their important roles in diverse brain functions. It also underscores the vital importance of international collaboration in advancing scientific progress."

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The researchers found that amyloid deposits disrupted the normal rhythm of hundreds of genes in two key types of brain cells -- microglia and astrocytes.

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Normally, microglia lose their long, thin branches as the brain ages or in Alzheimer's disease, but in treated mice, these branches remained extended and active, suggesting preserved immune and cognitive function.

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