Brain's support cells show striking differences by age, sex, and location

Researchers have mapped how glial cells—the brain's support infrastructure—vary dramatically across regions, ages, and between sexes. The findings could reshape how neurodegenerative diseases are understood and treated, with implications for pharmaceutical development and personalized medicine approaches in neurology.

Originaltitel: Brain matters: unveiling the distinct contributions of region, age, and sex to glia diversity and CNS function