They confirmed a linkage between microglia cells - a type of immune cell in the brain - and Alzheimer's and uncovered a linkage between certain types of brain neurons and schizophrenia, a severe mental illness marked by a disconnection from reality.

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Thompson’s team hopes that their research will pave the way for therapies that can modify the behavior of microglia and consequently enhance the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s.

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