Microglial Cells: Key to Alzheimer’s Disease Research
May 8, 2025
Microglial cells play a pivotal role in maintaining brain health, functioning as the brain's immune system by constantly monitoring and responding to injury or disease.These remarkable cells are not only responsible for clearing out dead or damaged neurons, but they also engage in synaptic pruning, which is essential for the healthy transmission of information among neurons.
Read more
Alzheimer’s Research: Beth Stevens’ Transformative Discoveries
April 30, 2025
Alzheimer's research has taken a transformative leap forward, particularly through the groundbreaking work of neuroscientist Beth Stevens at Boston Children's Hospital.Her exploration of microglial cells, the brain's immune defenders, has unveiled crucial insights into how these cells affect neuronal health and connectivity.
Read more
Olfactory Testing for Alzheimer’s Detection: New Advances
April 2, 2025
Olfactory testing for Alzheimer’s detection is quickly emerging as a groundbreaking method in the early identification of cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease.Recent research from Mass General Brigham indicates that assessing the sense of smell can provide crucial insights into neurodegenerative diseases long before traditional symptoms manifest.
Read more