Study highlights unexpected interactions between innate immune system and neurons, raises questions about additional roles for immune system in the brain with aging.
New model system allows researchers to study the influence of genetic background on brain cells' responses to neurotoxins, disease mutations, and potential therapeutics
Tightly synchronized genetic changes in two types of brain cells may underlie cognitive impairment in both conditions, offering potential therapeutic clues.
Khalid Shakir talks about his work analyzing large single-cell datasets, his excitement around AI, and the importance of mentorship and community in science.
Stanley Center director Steve Hyman talks about a new report he co-authored that explores the obstacles in developing new treatments and how to overcome them
A study of a genetic mouse model of schizophrenia supports two long-debated hypotheses, and unveils additional new clues about the biological roots of the disorder.