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Tiny Scavenger Cells Help Prevent Overactive Brain Circuits – Forbes
Immune cells called ‘microglia’ have been found to be critical in preventing excess activity in neurons.
Two types of brain cells: microglia (green) and neurons (red).
CC BY-SA 3.0 GerryShaw (via Wikipedia).
Tiny Scavenger Cells Help Control Overactive Brain Circuits
Brain cells come in many forms. Although neurons the branching structures connected by synapses usually get all the credit for brain power, many other kinds of cells play a pivotal role in making sure that your mind works properly.
One such cell type is ‘microglia’, tiny members of the immune system that prune synaptic branches, r…
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