Brain's Immune Cells Linked to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Schizophrenia (IMAGE)

Salk Institute

Brain's Immune Cells Linked to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Schizophrenia

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Salk and UC San Diego scientists conducted a vast survey of microglia (pictured here), revealing links to neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric illnesses.

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Credit: Nicole Coufal and Monique Pena

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