How a mutation in microglia elevates Alzheimer’s risk
A new study finds that microglia with mutant TREM2 protein reduce brain circuit connections, promote inflammation, and contribute to Alzheimer’s pathology in other ways.
David Orenstein | The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory •
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Dec. 4, 2023 • ~7 min
Dec. 4, 2023 • ~7 min
Search algorithm reveals nearly 200 new kinds of CRISPR systems
By analyzing bacterial data, researchers have discovered thousands of rare new CRISPR systems that have a range of functions and could enable gene editing, diagnostics, and more.
Allessandra DiCorato | Broad Institute •
mit
Nov. 23, 2023 • ~8 min
Nov. 23, 2023 • ~8 min
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