T cells, immunology, neuroscience

Clinicians and researchers teamed up to investigate how inappropriate proinflammatory mechanisms contribute to the pathogenesis of drug-refractory epilepsy.

Scientists discovered a possibly autoreactive T cell population that forecasts and supports disease progression.

Conversations between the immune and central nervous systems are proving to be essential for the healthy social behavior, learning, and memory.

Some viruses, possibly even SARS-CoV-2, can sneak into the brain through the nose. Recent studies show that microglia are ready for them when they do.

Several routes exist for immune cells to communicate with neurons in the central nervous system, though T cells rarely come in direct contact with neural tissue.

Gamma delta T cells in the meninges of the brain release a cell signaling molecule that does more than protect mice from microbial pathogens.

Researchers document the diverse roles of immune cells in neuronal health and disease.

The Scientist’s annual competition uncovered a bonanza of interesting technologies that made their way onto the market and into labs this year.