"Mini-brains reveal insights into microglia function and adaptation"

Researchers have developed human brain organoids that contain microglia, the immune cells of the brain. These organoids allow researchers to study how microglia develop and function in a more realistic setting than previous models. The researchers found that microglia are influenced by the environment in which they develop and that they play a role in both development and disease. Their findings could lead to new treatments for neurological disorders such as autism spectrum disorder and Alzheimer’s disease.