Microglia cells play an essential role in the central nervous system. Accounting for 10-15% of all cells in the brain, these phagocytic cells are involved in neural development, protection from immunological threats, and inflammatory processes. In a new study, published in the December issue of Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, an international team of researchers describe
Can exposing unborn babies to classical music make them smarter later in life? It’s a common enough belief that it has a name – the Mozart effect – and some research has in fact supported a link between prenatal sound exposure and improved brain function. However, scientists have not been able to pinpoint any brain
Researchers have identified a two-step mechanism responsible for activating a protein that triggers blood clotting in humans. The protein, called the von Willebrand factor, walks a fine line: clotting too much can lead to life-threatening blood clots, while clotting too little can cause uncontrollable bleeding. The research team captured video of the von Willebrand factor