Microglia build and maintain the "roads" your brain needs to store memories
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A protein called IL-33 keeps microglia working efficiently
A small double-blind study shows promising results
They make up a part of the brain called superficial white matter, which is difficult to see under a microscope
Mining agencies promise to minimize harm to ocean ecosystems. Scientists say we can't predict its full extent — or how to reverse it
Boredom and more free time increased alcohol consumption while increased anxiety drives benzodiazepine use
Genetically engineering users' brains is short-sighted, reactive, and unnecessary