brain cells

The Lego bricks of the brain

The neocortex is the largest part of our brain and plays central roles in perception, body control, thoughts, and memory. We found that the neocortex contains...

Toxic brain cells are a new target for treating neurodegeneration

Our internal fight against loneliness

Hacking the tryptophan metabolic process to reduce neurodegeneration

The power of our adaptive immunity against Alzheimer’s Disease

Exploring the development of the neocortex

The neocortex is one of the most distinctive features of the human brain. Now we know, gene by gene, how its fourth layer develops.

How to print a brain - the initial steps

Could our gut’s microbes be the guardians of our brain’s health?

Microorganisms inhabiting our gut degrade certain nutrients into molecules capable of activating brain-resident immune cells to control inflammation. This...