Microglia — the brain’s immune cells — play a primary role in removing cellular debris from the brain. A research team has found that another kind of brain cell, called astrocyte, is also involved in removing debris as a backup to microglia.
Backup mechanism removes cellular debris from the brain
Microglia — the brain’s immune cells — play a primary role in removing cellular debris from the brain. A research team has found that another kind of brain cell, called astrocyte, is also involved in removing debris as a backup to microglia.