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microglia

British

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈɡlɪə /

noun

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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Normally, microglia help maintain brain health by clearing away damaged material.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

The researchers found that OLE, a molecule derived from the PM20D1 gene, can shift microglia back into a more protective state.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

Following exposure to OLE, microglia activated pathways involved in clearing beta-amyloid and regained their ability to move toward plaques and contain them.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

At the same time, protein clumps that build up in the brain trigger microglia to multiply and respond.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

The mutations identified in microglia are commonly associated with blood cancers.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

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