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Immune Cells and ALS: A Balance Between Life and Death
Understanding the role of immune cells in neurodegeneration may help scientists develop new diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment tools.
Immune Cells and ALS: A Balance Between Life and Death
Immune Cells and ALS: A Balance Between Life and Death

Understanding the role of immune cells in neurodegeneration may help scientists develop new diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment tools.

Understanding the role of immune cells in neurodegeneration may help scientists develop new diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment tools.

Alzheimer's Disease, immunology, neuroscience

Microglia stained black
Opinion: Harnessing Microglia Cells to Stave Off Neurodegeneration
Kristine Zengeler, The Conversation | Dec 8, 2022 | 5 min read
Dialing up the activity of a protein called SYK in the brain’s “janitors” could provide an avenue to treat Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Accurately measure a neurodegeneration biomarker from blood samples
Detecting an Accessible Biomarker of Neurodegeneration
ProteinSimple, a Bio-Techne brand | Nov 4, 2021 | 1 min read
A sensitive, automated immunoassay measures neurofilament light from patient blood samples.
A Tweak to Immune Cells Reverses Aging in Mice
Abby Olena, PhD | Jan 20, 2021 | 3 min read
Knocking out the receptor for a lipid that causes inflammation rejuvenates macrophage metabolism and restores cognitive function in an Alzheimer’s disease model.
Breaking Down Barriers
The Scientist | Oct 19, 2020 | 1 min read
Looking at the future of neurodegeneration research!
Researchers Develop Potential Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease
Catherine Offord | Feb 1, 2018 | 2 min read
The test uses levels of plasma amyloid-β to estimate the buildup of protein plaques in the brain.
Blood’s Role in the Aging Brain
Edyta Zielinska | Aug 31, 2011 | 3 min read
A blood protein involved in allergy contributes to the decline in brain function and memory in aging mice.
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